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Trusting Your Gut in Writing Competitions
When entering writing competitions, your gut often knows the story better than you do. That's been my experience taking part in a few competitions outside of Vocal - and it's a lesson worth sharing.
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Writers
The Lazy Gardener's Guide to a Thriving Backyard in 2025 . AI-Generated.
The Lazy Gardener's Guide to a Thriving Backyard in 2025 Find the best low maintenance garden ideas for 2025. The lazy gardener's guide to a thriving backyard shows you how to create a beautiful and thriving backyard without spending too much time or energy on it all. Utilizing smart planting, tools which save time, and sustainable hacks to facilitate a more passive approach.
By Zeeshan Haidar5 months ago in Writers
Getting Back Into Gear
Introduction I normally publish two or three Vocal stories a day, but over the last week, I have struggled to even publish one. There are reasons for this, which I shall elucidate here, but this is my second piece today no I am getting back into gear. I also hope this is helpful for other creators who hit similar situations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Get Paid to Write Tech Articles:Join the SitePoint Contributor Program
The demand for high-quality technical content continues to grow. Developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts constantly seek new information. This creates a prime opportunity for writers with deep technical knowledge. Imagine sharing your expertise and earning money for it. SitePoint offers a premier platform for this exact purpose.
By vijay sam5 months ago in Writers
What Are the Best Writing Tools?
Looking to write smarter, faster, and better? Whether you are a student, professional writer, content creator, or blogger, the right writing tools can make all the difference.
By Saif5 months ago in Writers
A Guide to Companion Planting: Which Plants Work Well Together (And Which Don't) . AI-Generated.
A Guide to Companion Planting: Which Plants Work Well Together (And Which Don't) Find the best companion planting chart for your needs. Learn which plants grow well together and which you should never plant together with this in-depth, easy-to-use companion planting garden guide. A simple way to make your garden healthier, more productive, and chemical free.
By Zeeshan Haidar5 months ago in Writers
The Loneliness of Writing
“Writing is a solitary act, but storytelling is never done alone.” Let’s be real: writing can be lonely. There’s something beautiful about sitting with your characters, your worlds, and your words… but it’s also you, a blinking cursor, and the nagging suspicion that maybe no one will ever read what you’re pouring your heart into.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Crafting Fantasy Maps:
“Maps don’t just show us where we’re going — they tell us who we are.” If you write fantasy, sooner or later, you’re going to face The Map Question: do you make one? And if you do, how detailed should it be? Do you go full Tolkien with mountain ranges, rivers, and ancient trade routes, or do you sketch out a vague coastline and hope nobody asks how long it takes your characters to cross the continent?
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Dialogue Tags: Said Is Not Dead
“Good dialogue is invisible; bad dialogue waves its arms and screams.” Let’s talk about one of the most hotly debated topics in writing communities, especially if you hang around TikTok or writers’ forums: dialogue tags. You’ve seen it, right? The endless discourse about whether we’re allowed to use anything other than said. Spoiler: you are. But also… you don’t have to.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
The Pathway to Surrender
where does this love go? where do i send it? this love i made for you. where does this love go? how do i spend it? this love i saved for you.
By Amanda L Mikhail5 months ago in Writers
I am Quitting Vocal Media Challenges
Vocal Media is a great platform for both content writing and YouTube video distribution, and it's a good blogging company. I think it's working well for a media company. Since becoming a Vocal+ member, I've occasionally participated in contests, but it looks like I won't be participating in them anymore.
By TheNaeth5 months ago in Writers
Writing as Escapism:
“We read to know we’re not alone. We write to create places where we never have to be.” Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t start writing because we thought we’d get rich or famous (though hey, I’m not saying no to a Netflix deal). We started because the real world was too much — or too little — and we needed somewhere else to go. Somewhere better. Somewhere we could control.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers