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Write more, think less, fire my editor
It's funny to think that the first article I ever wrote on Vocal was about setting goals and New Year's resolutions, and here I am, 3 years and 108 stories later, writing one again. That first article, as much as I'd genuinely liked it when it was first published, is garbage. I'd rather read the instruction manual for my lawnmower, cover to cover and in all of the languages, than read that piece again.
By J. R. Lowe2 years ago in Writers
Rudderless No More
I am in my favorite position. I am sitting up in my queen-sized bed, legs straight out in front of me, my back against the cushioned bookcase headboard, big snowflakes falling wet and heavy against my windowpane, and my fingers stretched over my laptop keys. The music of wind and pelting snow feels right, so I leave off my Vince Guaraldi Trio favorites for now.
By Norreida Reyes2 years ago in Writers
The Bewitched Syndrome
One sits in front of a blank computer screen and wishes the words would just magically appear on it. If one could only twitch a “Bestselling American Novel.” But alas, the only person who could twitch a novel into existence was Samantha from the TV show “Bewitched.”
By Kenneth Lawson2 years ago in Writers
The Voice of Social reform- Intersectionality of Art and Culture.
The Voice of Social reform- Intersectionality of Art and Culture. Art in its true essence is the reflection of man's truest desires and his perception of life. The abstract portrayal of his innate compass of emotions unleashes his greatest creations. The expression of self pours itself in the form of sculptures, portraits, drawings, music, graffiti, poetry, and writings. The exemplar of the beauty of nature lies in the creativity dwelling its abode in the creator's mind that captures its essence one masterpiece at a time.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
My 4 Writing Goals for 2024
For the last few years, I have refused to set a New Year's resolution. My attitude was cynical. No one sticks to the resolutions they set, and goals for improvement should not be limited to the start of a new year. The "new year, new me" mindset was a cliche that I was happy to laugh about instead of considering my own opportunities for change.
By Kay Husnick2 years ago in Writers
LOVE AND MURDER DON'T MIX
Carmen woke up with a start. ‘Had it all been a dream?’ She started to wonder, but the ropes that burned into her skin told her otherwise. As her eyes adjusted to the bright concrete room, she found Lorenzo sharpening a knife near a table full of weapons. His back was towards her.
By Miracle Ohaeme2 years ago in Writers
