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Becoming a writer
I can't remember the first piece I ever wrote. I expect it was a Christmas story involving elves and a lot of "And then"s to link my ideas. I expect I was at school and it was a task set. I really don't know.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Writers
Flights of Fancy, Football & Introversion
I’d told the story before, though without much detail. It was simply a flight of fancy…, a love of football…, &, as I’m beginning to understand, being on a spectrum I knew nothing about.
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock3 years ago in Writers
Feelings, Feelings, what are they?
When I first started writing, it was due to depression and struggling to feel. I tried a diary and journalling but felt I was just complaining a lot without ever fully understanding what I was writing. However, from a young age, I always had a fascination with poetry and old English writing, so an idea occurred...
By Silver 3 years ago in Writers
The G.O.A.T. of Football
In the quiet village of Soccerdale, nestled between rolling hills and lush meadows, lived a most unusual hero – Leo, the Goat of Football. While the world celebrated human football players as the "Greatest of All Time," in Soccerdale, the term took on a whole new meaning.
By Samuel Zigwai Timothy 3 years ago in Writers
To Engage, or Not to Engage. Top Story - August 2023.
To Engage, or Not to Engage Seems to be a constant source of contention on this platform … or more to the point, maybe, how it should be done, or not.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Writers
Nigerian Media Landscape
In a bold shift, Nigerian youths are revolutionizing the nation's media landscape, reclaiming the narrative from traditional news outlets accused of distorting facts. This surge comes as a response to concerns that mainstream media has been influenced by powerful interests, contributing to societal challenges.
By Isheno Ebenezer3 years ago in Writers
Safety Concerns for NYSC Corps Members in Northern Nigeria
Sending NYSC Corps Members to Northern Nigeria, where security is uncertain, has sparked a serious debate. People are questioning whether it's right to risk lives for what some call an unimportant national service.
By Isheno Ebenezer3 years ago in Writers
Vocal, you are such a Tool!
Since becoming a member of the Vocal community, I have regularly seen articles published and shared, touting the various pros and cons of writing on the platform.
By Lilly Cooper3 years ago in Writers
Writing Saved My Life
When I think back to the time that I wrote my first book, I can’t help but remember the events that led up to the penning of the first word, to the completion of the first sentence that led to the first paragraph, and the first page when I typed the period. It was a time of great upheaval for me and my family. It was a time for endings and a time for new beginnings.
By Dan R Fowler3 years ago in Writers
Clone Agent: The Story that convinced me to write.
The first story I remember writing was from back when I was 9 or 10. It was a very well thought out and invested piece, with carefully crafted characters and settings... that I'd "borrowed" from other pieces of ficiton.
By Malcolm Roach3 years ago in Writers
College Football Frenzy Continues to Thrive in the United States
As autumn approaches in the United States, so does the commencement of the College Football season. This grand sporting event, where university teams compete, continues to ignite the enthusiasm and excitement of people across the country, much like every year.
By Ömer faruk Tunç3 years ago in Writers
The Importance of Using Writing Prompts
What is a Writing Prompt? A writing prompt is a short statement or question that gives a writer a starting point for their work. It can be used to spark creativity, generate ideas, or help writers overcome writer's block.
By Timothy A Rowland3 years ago in Writers