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Active Voice vs. Passive Voice:
“The dog bit the man” is not the same as “The man was bitten by the dog.” — Know the difference. When it comes to writing strong, compelling prose, voice matters. And I don’t mean your narrative voice — I mean the grammatical voice of your sentences: active or passive. These two forms shape how your reader processes action, information, and even character agency. Mastering when to use each can elevate your writing from competent to commanding.
By Georgia4 months ago in Writers
The Secret to Writing Pacing That Hooks Readers
“Good pacing doesn’t mean writing fast. It means writing right.” Pacing is one of those elusive craft elements that can make or break a reader’s experience. Get it wrong, and even your most explosive scenes will feel like a slog. Get it right, and you’ll have readers losing sleep over your story — just one more chapter, they swear. So what is pacing, really? And how do you master it without bulldozing your voice?
By Georgia4 months ago in Writers
Freelancing vs. Full-Time Job: My 6-Month Journey and What I Discovered
The decision between a stable full-time job and autonomous freelancing is common. Each path offers distinct advantages and challenges. Many individuals ponder the security of an established career against the promise of greater personal freedom. Both options present compelling reasons for pursuit, alongside significant apprehensions regarding their respective downsides.
By vijay sam4 months ago in Writers
Stay Afloat:
Young adult fiction has always been about transformation. From first loves to magical quests, from high school drama to dystopian battles, YA stories are filled with characters navigating change. But one theme often gets overlooked: resilience. Not the flashy, heroic kind where someone defeats a villain or saves the world, but the quiet, everyday resilience it takes just to keep going when life is heavy.
By Jocelyn Paige Kelly4 months ago in Writers
3 Mindsets That Held Me Back from My Horror Writing
Before I fully embraced my horror self to bring into my writing, I was a mere mouse that was afraid. I kept on doubting myself in the past, believing I wasn’t good enough to write the horror genre.
By Emy Quinn4 months ago in Writers
The Mystery of Strange Dreams: What the Meanings. AI-Generated.
The Mystery of Strange Dreams: What the Meanings Uncover the mystery of strange dreams and what they may actually mean. From flying and falling to meeting strangers, understand the hidden meanings behind the strangest of your dreams.
By Hustle Nest5 months ago in Writers
Weird habits of successful people you won’t believe are real . AI-Generated.
Weird habits of successful people you won’t believe are real There are 10 weird habits of successful people you have to see it to believe it. The mixture of bizarre routines and odd daily rituals, can reveal how unusual habits can sometimes create success and productivity.
By Click & Clarity5 months ago in Writers
The Strange Science Behind Everyday Things You Never Think About . AI-Generated.
The Strange Science Behind Everyday Things You Never Think About Discover the strange science behind everyday things you never think about. Find the strange, but informative scientific facts hidden in everyday life from how soap works, to why your stomach grumbles.
By Daily Blend5 months ago in Writers
Why Many with Multiple Incomes Still Rely on France’s Welfare System
Among these recipients are people who actually have multiple sources of income: part-time or full-time jobs, freelance gigs, small businesses, or occasional side hustles. Yet they continue to receive aid from the CAF. This might seem paradoxical at first glance. Why would someone with several incomes still apply for welfare? Is this opportunism, or does it point to something deeper?
By Bubble Chill Media 5 months ago in Writers
How to Bring UX Thinking Into Your Writing
Technology and writing sometimes feel like separate islands. As writers, we usually just want the easiest, fastest tools to help our writing process. It sometimes takes a lot of prompting to get us to try new tools, even if they’re recommended by prolific writers.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA5 months ago in Writers
Writing Down The Bones Deck #18
Hi guys, It has been a while since I completed one of these card prompts. This post series has been inspired by Denise E Lindquist. I never would have known about this deck of cards if it wasn't for her. So thank you Denise for sharing this lovely deck of cards with all of us on Vocal.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹5 months ago in Writers
STILL Early September: 12 Goals Accomplished
I listed many different kinds of goals for myself in 2025. Some goals I knew I’d get done and others I felt fairly confident that I’d get them done. Both of those kinds of goals were 100% reliant on me doing them, though. Then, I had the Maybe Goals, they were not entirely in my hands, so I couldn’t say for certain that I’d get them done.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile5 months ago in Writers