The Times They Are A Changin'
For Me On Vocal
Introduction
This is a brief update on my current situation on Vocal.
The music is The Byrds' cover of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A Changin' "
The image borrowed from this guy:
So, Where Am I?
No Top Story for two months, and changes of a Challenge placement somewhere south of zero, while friends and peers constantly feature. Someone once said to me, "You're obviously not good enough or you would be there". I have seen many leave Vocal for much less.
I just feel I am unseen or invisible to Vocal and most Vocal Creators.
I am still a Vocal+ member, and some might say I should just drop back to being a free member as I am unlikely to feature in a Challenge list, and I have considered that.
The situation is that I publish a lot AND I get a lot of reads over all my publications, averaging fifty per day, that's fifteen hundred a month, which is worth over nine dollars, that virtually covers my subscription and would be halved on a free membership.
I usually get a Leaderboard honourable mention so that means the subscription is more than covered.
And most of all, I love writing, and despite all the negative feelings I have about the situation, I still feel Vocal is the best publication platform going, so I will be going nowhere and not changing, even though my situation on the platform HAS changed.
Conclusion
There are some very supportive Vocal Creators who show me how well thought of and loved I am on the platform, so I am in a good place with my friends and supportive audience, but I would love more to leave the odd comment, because I still do not know who a lot of my readers are.
Thank you so much for reading this, and I will go off and find more things to write about and publish on the wonderful Vocal platform.
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Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred
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Comments (9)
My friend - You are who you are - the best judge of you is 'You'...!
I'm always surprised if I make a Top Story anymore, so I understand what you're saying.
Hey Mike, sometimes, the best bands in the world are unknown. Not because their songs are not good. Not because no one listens to them, it is just the way it is sometimes. I enter competitions without any expectation of getting a place, but simply because it is a good challenge and I measure success and improve my writing capabilities. Stick at it, my friend!
You're a great writer mate - I always love how personal you are with your stuff and how you always have some great songs to attach to it! I know it can be uninspiring to write sometimes but we just have to persevere - hopefully sooner or later someone will see us ❤️ don't give up hope
You are a very creative writer. I sometimes think I am invisible, but I keep on writing and at times score a Top Story. My dream is winning a challenge. I wish you all the best of luck in your further Vocal journey.
I find you quite inspiring and I hope to see more. I understand though, too, sometimes we all need those commercial validators. I always have to tell myself that at the end of the day, I just need to be proud of what I do for my own sake.
Your title is one of my favorite songs and bible verses. You teach me a lot through your writing. Good job.
Hi Mike, to me, the key thing you said is "I love writing." I don't have any answers because, like many people, I share the same feelings. I wish you the best.
I see you and can't wait to see what you write next!