Shoutout

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
Word of the Day - Exogenous
As a long-time logophile (lover of words) I've been itching to do this for a while. You agree with me, right? Words are fascinating. Where would you or I be without them? They are the most versatile tools; they can be paintbrushes or knives. They can be sharp; they can soothe. They might be what separates us from animals. They can have an intriguing history.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Writers
A Journey into Imagination: My Very First Composed Work Of Art
As I sit down to reminisce about the first piece I ever composed, a rush of memories floods my mind, carrying me back to the time when I initially dipped my toes into the vast ocean of imagination. It was an easy yet extensive experience that left an indelible mark on my journey as a writer.
By Success3 years ago in Writers
Healing Hearts Through Words
The act of writing that first piece, a tender story of a broken-winged robin called Rusty, was a discovery that permanently changed the course of my life. In the innocence of my youth, I found a profound fact: that through the magic of words, I might bridge the gap between the restrictions of my reality and the limitless horizons of my creativity.
By Success3 years ago in Writers
Writing Is a Gift-Part 2
I’m convinced. Writing is actually, truly, really a gift. This article is more of an expression of gratitude, and there will be lots of cheese, so if you haven’t read part 1, please do that because leaning into the cheese and sappy is so good for our souls.
By eawilcox3 years ago in Writers
why so many countries are abandoning the dollar
Glancing at recent headlines can stir up anxiety in the minds of Americans. Phrases like "The dollar is done" and "End of dollar dominance will also spell demise of US Hegemony" create fear-inducing scenarios. However, before hastily converting dollars to trivial items, it's essential to consider a more nuanced perspective.
By shannan leon3 years ago in Writers
The Unlikely Duo
In the heart of the bustling city of Harmonyville, where humans and animals coexisted in harmony, lived an unlikely duo: Max, a street-smart alley cat with fur as dark as midnight, and Buddy, a golden Labrador with a heart as big as the city itself. Their story was a testament to the unbreakable bond between different species and the power of friendship in the face of adversity.
By slimizzy3 years ago in Writers
The Time Traveler's Dilemma"
The fabric of history trembled in a world where time's limits had been crossed. At the beginning of this new era, Dr. Amelia Turner stood with her findings reverberating across the scientific community. Time travel was no longer a pipe fantasy; it was a complex ballet of paradoxes and facts.
By ma Qiaoli3 years ago in Writers
Rewriting Old Stories
Rewriting old stories Ever tell yourself a story over and over again? The more you retell it in your mind the more you remember it. The more you relive it again again and again.
By Jenny Huynh3 years ago in Writers
As I Turn 100. Top Story - August 2023.
I know other creators on Vocal have written about this milestone and I was not sure that I would, but then I thought, “What the hell!”
By C. H. Richard3 years ago in Writers
THE LESSON OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
WHAT IS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE? How does it differ from the love that's a constant pursuit for people, one that leads many to despair? How can we describe it in a way that's universally understood?
By Elle Vihman3 years ago in Writers
My Musings on the Tales Retold Challenge
This is possibly my favourite kind of story - a well known fairytale, not just retold, but twisted. Turned upside down and inside out. Modernised. Flipped on its head. Made into a parody of itself. Reimagined from another perspective. Let's make the hero the villain. Let's make the villain a sympathetic character.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Writers