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Leveraging Social Media to Connect with Fellow Writers
Over the last ten years, social media has revolutionized the way writers connect, collaborate, and share their work. Online writing communities, like Vocal, have emerged as powerful networks for fostering connections with fellow writers, offering invaluable support, feedback, and inspiration.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Resources
Sky's The Limit Challenge Winners
Who knew so many things could fly? From birds to planes, vampires to blimps, spaceships to souls, we read an incredible array of flight-themed stories. One common aspect of many submissions was to use time in flight for thought. Scorned lovers worked out their feelings, evil doers schemed, children dreamed. There's something about planes specifically that leave us feeling liminal. Can't do much up there at 35,000 feet so may as well work out what's been on our mind. We loved this take on the prompt because it was so true to reality. But we always love a lot about our Creators' submissions, from your fresh protagonists and deep life lessons to the (somehow) new ways you come up with to describe a sunset.
By Vocal Curation Team3 years ago in Resources
📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 5/4/23
Starts at 12PM ET on 5/4/23. Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
By Raise Your Voice by Vocal3 years ago in Resources
Write Here, Write Now: Lifted by Patti Larsen
The spookiness of a dim, overcrowded antique shop packed to the brim with bric-a-brac can scarcely be denied. Add some malicious magic into the equation, and you’ve arrived at the setting of Patti Larsen’s “Lifted.” This is a curiosity shop best visited during daylight hours.
By Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal Podcast3 years ago in Resources
100 Genre-Specific Writing Prompts: From Mystery to Sci-Fi and Everything in Between
Writing prompts are a great tool to help writers overcome writer's block and jumpstart their creativity. However, sometimes writers need prompts that are specific to their chosen genre in order to fully immerse themselves in their writing. That's where genre-specific writing prompts come in.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Resources
400 Creative Writing Prompts to Spark Your Imagination on Vocal
Looking for some inspiration to breakthrough writer's block? Sometimes all it takes is a creative writing prompt to get your imagination flowing. Whether you write fiction, poetry, or anything in between, the following prompts are sure to help you kickstart your creativity on Vocal.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Resources
Tautogram Challenge Winners
Write a poem where every word starts with the same letter. Seems simple enough. After all, a poem can be... anything. How hard can it be? Well, we tried and, turns out, it's really hard! Sure, stringing some words together that begin with the same letter is easy, but creating a poetic energy, a story, a feeling, that's hard, really hard.
By Vocal Curation Team3 years ago in Resources
150 Poetry Prompts to Unleash Your Inner Bard
If you're looking to unleash your inner bard and delve into the world of poetry, then look no further than these poetry prompts. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, these prompts will help inspire you to create beautiful and thought-provoking poems.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Resources
Compelling Story Starters: 120 First Line Prompts to Capture Your Reader's Attention
As a writer, one of the most important elements of a story is the first line. It sets the tone for the entire piece, captures the reader's attention, and invites them to keep reading. But sometimes, finding that perfect opening line can be a challenge.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Resources
Flash Fiction Fever: 150 Quick and Engaging Prompts for Short Stories
Are you ready to take on the challenge of writing flash fiction? These bite-sized stories pack a punch in just a few hundred words or less, and can be a great way to stretch your creative muscles and hone your writing skills. In this article, we've compiled 150 prompts to help get you started on your next flash fiction masterpiece.
By Vocal Team3 years ago in Resources
