Vocal Writing: Addictive Hobby Or What?
Publishing On Vocal Makes Me Feel Better. Is That Wrong?
Introduction
Since I started properly on Vocal I have published at least one story every day, and no matter what that story or poem is, it makes me feel better in myself.
Am I An Addict?
I don't know. When I go away on a weekend break I am away from a computer and the ability to write stories on Vocal. I make notes in Google Docs but never publish when I am away on short breaks.
When I come back to Facebook and Vocal and all the notifications I do feel overwhelmed, but the fact that I do that implies (to me) that I am not addicted.
I am very lucky that almost anything can inspire me, and I have come up with a couple of concepts "Plagiaristic Poetry" and "Thoughtpieces" that people love reading but, I am the only writer I know on Vocal using these forms. I am putting my "Thoughtpieces" together for my latest self-published book. It will appear on Amazon here when it is published which will be this weekend.
I am ten poems away from my thousandth on Vocal, so I am not short of material for anthologies.
There are people who flood my notifications with poems and drabbles which I can't possibly read, but they are supportive of me so I do try and drop it and give them a read or too, I try to be supportive and reciprocal with everyone.
I also try to share stories I like in Facebook Groups. Paul Stewart pushed one of mine but I think my name meant it was a No-No for Vocal, but I have to thank Paul for making me feel appreciated.
Mother Coombs (Sharon) shares a lot of my stories in the Facebook Group she helps to administer
There are a few others who share my work and I truly appreciate that.
Conclusion
I don't think I am addicted, I just put a lot of energy into my writing. I may be manic/depressive but I am so much more manic than depressive.
There is a lot more to come from me.
This morning I published a piece of "Plagiaristic Poetry" and I have many scenarios that could result in more of them. They may also be anthologised at some point.
The music is a stunning take on Jimi Hendrix's "Manic Depression" by Seal and Jeff Beck, which is sort of appropriate for me.
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Comments (8)
Writing is good. If you write, publish and it makes you feel better that is because writing is like taking a big gulp of cool fresh air. We need more writing. Thought pieces? We need more thinking too. Keep up the great work and looking forward to your new book.
Your consistency in writing is truly inspiring, don't give up on that!
I don't think your name is a no no for Vocal. You wouldn't have placed for the second time in a challenge if that was the case hehehehe. I don't get overwhelmed by notifications but I do get overwhelmed when there are too many people publishing more than 1 piece a day ๐ ๐
You're an inspiration Mike! ๐
I think it's wonderful to write and come up with what inspires you everyday!
I think it's the challenges. Both official and unofficial. The prompts are quite something, including yours.
Publishing on Vocal can feel like an addiction sometimes. I think it's the rush that comes with the immediate gratification of completing something and sharing it with others. Writing and publishing at least one story on here is no small accomplishment! The fact that you have such great inspirations to write is amazing, Mike! I admire your dedication and the various perspectives you've shared here.
Yes, I feel this. It can kind of feel like you are addicted sometimes. However, Its good we can take breaks. And you are turning your poems into a book, that's exciting.