Stream of Consciousness

Friendship
In the space where two hearts are joined and laughter resounds, friendship blossoms. They wait together, through storms and sunsets, in happiness and grief.
By Moiz 2 years ago in Writers
Self-Censorship...
Self-Censorship And The Striving For Authenticity What a title huh! I'm YonathanJ, author, poet and creative writer. Indulge me in a topic that isn't talked about enough, amidst the seas of writing advice that floods online discourse.
By YonathanJ2 years ago in Writers
Quantum, as I feel
Quantum! Have you ever heard the word? Now, the apprehenders are wondering what the hell this guy is asking about the most successful physics theory ever produced in the world of science! But remember, everyone is not an apprehender and a science engrossed.
By Esala Gunathilake2 years ago in Writers
A Squall
I’ve come to understand writer’s block as a spectrum of experience. I haven’t done much research on the matter unless you count gathering anecdotal evidence of what people experience when they experience “writer’s block” as sufficient research. Despite knowing plenty of literature on the subject exists, I’ve come to this conclusion of an existing spectrum through conversation. My previously developed thought seems reinforced by the fact that several writers on this platform have articulated their unique take on it for the #200 challenge; no two definitions I’ve seen are the same.
By kp2 years ago in Writers
Learn to Love Writing
September 2021: I became officially, unequivocally, a full-time professional writer. My rolling admin contract with the university I had been working at finally had an end date stamped onto it. That pretty much took the decision out of my hands. I would just let that day come and go, and when it came and went, I would be a full-time professional copywriter, because I literally had nothing else!
By James Dorman2 years ago in Writers
vocal bliss
As the new year approaches, there is always a significant push to pick ourselves apart, see where we can make personal improvements, set goals, and decide how to completely change our lives to become even better versions of ourselves. Although I feel the excitement around the impulse of making changes, improving, and setting goals, I’m not one to set my lofty resolutions during the frigid winter months. I’m in hibernation mode, and if it doesn't include a sweater, slippers, and tea, I’m probably not going.
By Kristen Balyeat2 years ago in Writers
2024 is the time to thrive.
Before 2023, my last submission to Vocal was a short piece for 2021's FFXIV Write challenge. FFXIV players respond to a series of written prompts that are released over the course of a month, sharing tales of their characters' adventures in the world of Eorzea. This started on Tumblr and has expanded to Twitter, if I recall correctly, but it's been a while since I paid attention.
By Princess Sparklefangs2 years ago in Writers
I Don't Set Goals, I Make Plans
I don’t usually set goals. Goals can be missed, that’s why I have switched to selecting targets. Targets are things that cannot be missed. Or if they are missed, you are forced to ask the question of why you missed, how far off target you were, and what you can do to not miss the target again. This change in mindset is why I have switched to making plans. I realize that all may sound pretentious. However, this outlook has come from experience. It comes from what I learned both from playing sports and when I worked in sales. This mindset has taken over many aspects of my life. To the point that now when someone asks me about goals, I avoid using that word to describe something in the future. Looking at my life over the last few years, the occasions when I do use it is in the past tense. And most often my use of goal is to communicate what I did in simplest terms, as targets or plans can carry negative undertones. This is more due to the limitations of our language, and word association.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Writers
Yeah, Okay, I'll Play
Oh Vocal, Vocal, Vocal- you want me to set goals? And stick to them? My wife will laugh. It's not that I can't commit, or plan meticulously, or overthink about the near and far future (my strong suit). I can do all that without even blinking. If anything, I've probably achieved a majority of my goals in my life thus far and I'm pretty damn proud of myself.
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Writers
Daisy or Matthias
The road to Tofino begins to curl westward to Ucluelet, Highway 4 launching as a turn after Nanoose Bay. The branch on the road takes place thirty minutes into the road trip.
By Lark Hanshan2 years ago in Writers
Writing is like pooping. Top Story - January 2024.
Throughout my life I've occasionally had issues with staying "regular." TMI, I know, but per my last article, I'm embracing cringe so there you go. Sometimes I can't shit.
By Ariel Joseph2 years ago in Writers
"Song-writing without Boundaries"
Song-writing Without Boundaries This book contains a series of challenges developed by the author and university professor of lyrics and poetry, Pat Patterson.
By KJ Aartila2 years ago in Writers