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My Unconventional Plans for NaNoWriMo 2023
NaNoWriMo, short for National Novel Writing Month, is an annual challenge to write a 50,000-word first draft of a novel during the month of November. I want to participate in the festive writing atmosphere of this event, BUT writing a first draft of a new novel is not a high priority for me right now. So, here's what I'll be doing instead...
By Maureen Y. Palmer2 years ago in Writers
DREAMS
My Dream Having a dream is one of the most beautiful things one can have. Another thing is trying to achieve it when it’s not coming to life because adulthood is different from that 8-year-old girl who wants to be a model and everyone says she will be the next Naomi Campbell.
By Tosan Tetsola2 years ago in Writers
Is There A Vocal Top Story Effect?
Introduction Someone told me recently they had suggested to Vocal that one of their stories should have been a Top Story and it was given the accolade. It is a good story, but do comments and direct messages influence Vocal's choice of Top Stories?
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Am I a writer?. Top Story - November 2023.
“Am I a writer?” I ask myself this question often. Too often. Why do I second guess myself on something I love doing and have done since the age of 10, for what reason? I have no idea. There is no real point in asking if I’m a writer or not because the truth is I have never stopped writing for most of my life. Perhaps what I’m really asking is if I’m good enough to call myself a writer. I know I am comparing myself to the writers I look up to and for that reason I feel I cannot call myself a writer. But as these thoughts go through my head I cannot help but continue my writing journey, writing is part of my life and something I have needed to do my whole life.
By Lily2 years ago in Writers
To My Younger Self
Where to begin... Well, for starters, living and existing hard and will always be hard. It's a never-ending cycle of amazing highs and horrific lows. Sometimes those lows got too close to the edge for you and well...you somehow pulled through every time.
By Angel Adagio2 years ago in Writers
Inspiration Strikes
Introduction I have said this before but I like to share my inspiration, or rather how I am inspired, with other Vocal Creators. Something unexpected happened this morning and it is just the sort of thing that results in something that I am able to share with my audience.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Writing Career: Are there Job Security, Benefits, and Rewards?
So you want a successful writing career and to earn your living as a writer. Well, the positive is this - writing can be a rewarding and fulfilling profession for those who love to express themselves in the written form.
By Frank Lomax2 years ago in Writers
The Golden Key
In a peaceful village nestled between rolling hills and a sparkling river, there lived a wise old man named Mr. Patel. He was known for his teachings and his belief that everything happens for a reason.
By Nithya shree 2 years ago in Writers
Thought Dumping?
So. I have a weird thing that's happened. Today, I was re-reading some articles I've written in the last couple days, and some comments (actually only one in particular that I wrote today) and I have realized, that I have typed things I don't recall consciously thinking.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Writers
On unhurried creativity. Top Story - October 2023.
Preface: Every time we remember, I recently discovered, we create new neurons, new pathways that store information. Which was in stark contrast to my presumption that I simply returned to the permanent and reliable folds in my brain. Folds that were made when I fell off the bike for the first time or when I brushed my teeth the night of my first kiss, eulogising its sweetness. So that tied in comfortably with the reliability of memory. Was it mud or concrete that I fell on, did I run my fingers through her hair or held them awkwardly behind my back?
By Mesh Toraskar2 years ago in Writers
Mindful Moments: Navigating the Whirlpool with Dobble
I like playing dobble it makes me happy, alone or with friends. The design of the cards a puzzle to be applauded. It's a reality check for me, testing my myself, hoping to improve, experiencing growth. What is hijacking my focus? The dominant thought I have access to as i open the tin.
By Harinder Singh2 years ago in Writers
From assertive to strategic: Here is how Saudi Arabia global football posture is changing
As superstars Ronaldo, Benzema, and Neymar moved from Europe to Saudi Arabia over the last twelve months, the Kingdom is going on the offensive. The big spending behind the Saudi Pro League, backed by the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund-PIF (the 7th largest in the world with US$776 billion under management), aims to get Saudi in the top 10 soccer leagues in the world. Since 2021, the kingdom invested at least US$ 6.3 billion in sport as part of its effort to diversify its economy away from oil promoting tourism, sports, and entertainment. Approximately US$ 2.8 billion went to football to acquire players, coaches, and upgrade stadium infrastructures.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Writers