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6 Things About Writing I Wish I Could Go Back In Time And Tell Myself
We all wish for a time machine for one reason or another. Sometimes it's to go back and play the numbers for a big lottery jackpot. To see a loved one more time, or to go and tell our past selves not to go on that date because we're going to get our hearts broken.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Eavesdropping Sleepy Mission (Unofficial) Challenge Winners
First, off let me apologize for making you wait. I know I'm a day late, and I posted two stories before this one today, but let me explain: I got called into work last night, and also, I am weirdly particular about the layout of my profile. I like it to go in a certain order when possible (unless there's a series involved.)
By sleepy drafts2 years ago in Writers
One Of Those Days
Introduction Many days I will wake up and have many subjects to write about. I try not to repeat myself and I also am wary of publishing poems one after another. When we work at our day jobs we have no choice but to go to work, deliver what needs delivering and put in the hours.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
About Me: Cloey Kinney
A Brief History My mother clung onto my brother and I as kids. Not in a manner that’d warrant our own TLC documentary, but enough. I was twelve when I could walk the block alone. It’s worth mentioning that I was related to most of my town’s population. It was less of an adventure, and more of a brief family reunion every time we left the house. However, once I hit sixth grade, I was met with new faces when the small elementary schools were pushed together into one large middle school. Despite the feeling of ‘new,’ my mother has told the story a million times of how I spent the first day (Without taking into note how my mother was stalking me from the back of the parking lot next door, the story is quite cute). It was just me, a notepad, and an empty swing set to kick off this new chapter of my life. Little did anyone know, once I picked up a pen, I’d never put it down.
By Cloey Kinney2 years ago in Writers
The Brilliant Mind of a Vocal Creator
I became a content creator on Vocal in March 2018 and celebrated five years of being on this amazing platform. Since joining Vocal, I've had one story featured as a Top Story (August 2023) and a plethora of tips, which I appreciate very much. 2018 wasn't a great year for me personally, as I was homeless, jobless, and going through other personal issues. During those dark times, I was at my local library and all of a sudden, I ran into a site, which would later be Vocal. When I was in grade school, I loved writing my thoughts in notebooks. As I've stated in previous stories, my household and part of my childhood was hostile, abusive, and toxic. Decades later, writing gave me an opportunity to let my imagination fly, but at the same time, sharing my thoughts with everyone online. There is no age limit on being creative. During those aforementioned darker times, writing gave me an outlet to formulate on topics that matter to me and inform others on. Every year on October 20 is the National Day on Writing, celebrating writing in all forms. According to numerous online sources, there are positive benefits of jotting down your reflections on either pen and paper or digitally. These pick-me-ups such as helping you become more creative, improving as a writer, learning more about yourself, reducing stress, and building up your confidence.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in Writers
From Thought to Text: Translating Inner Monologues into Dialogue
There are many things to think about and writing a screenplay can be intimidating. But what is script writing besides, before you even consider what goes into the file? Writing a script is a different animal than writing in any other format. Understanding what it entails is essential if you want to pursue anything approaching a career in the field. So let’s start with the fundamentals.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
Cat in Danger: People Lose their Minds. Top Story - March 2024.
The people were all looking up and gathering around. By the time I got there, the commotion was in high gear. I asked someone who was already there what was happening. He, in sign language, indicated he was deaf and mute. OK, sorry, I said, in my best sign language version, which is near 0. So, I kept on looking up, but with my poor eyes, I couldn't make out what everybody was so intent on seeing. So I asked someone else. Excuse me… She moved away from me like I was a leprechaun. Oh well, that’s two for two, I thought. I chose to try my luck with this old timer and asked him.
By Rene Volpi 2 years ago in Writers
Lost in the Shadows. Content Warning.
In a bustling city where skyscrapers loomed overhead like sentinels of progress, there lived a young woman named Maya. She was a spirited soul, passionate about her beliefs and fiercely protective of her privacy. Yet, in a world where government surveillance had become the norm, Maya found herself constantly tiptoeing on the fine line between security and freedom.
By johnson sunday2 years ago in Writers
