Process
Your Character Needs To Get Their Ass Kicked
Why am I deciding to write this? Simple, a lot of writers, especially in popular TV and film media have fallen into the trap of easily handing their characters: main, protagonists, antagonists, side, flat, round, etc. a life on easy street. Now, here's the thing, every character isn't going to have the same developmental process or journey. Some characters will need to be humbled more than others just based on their inherent nature and/or upbringing. That's right, nature vs. nurture just comingled on this piece while I'm about to give You a piece of my mind.
By Thavien Yliaster2 years ago in Writers
My First Attempt at Writing a Novel
Man, I love to read; I just consume words, but just because someone reads a lot doesn't mean they can write well—well, for me anyway. I found that out when I decided to write a novel, “Titan’s Daughter.” It was during those days when the world stood still and we were all trapped at home. Back then, my days transformed into this monotonous blend of TV and even more reading than usual. It was almost as if I were on autopilot, moving from one activity to the next without truly engaging. Until one day, it dawned on me that every show I binge-watched and every book I was consuming was the ripened fruit of someone else’s imagination, someone who took the time to organize their thoughts.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in Writers
The Seven Tricks That Make Any Story Tellable
Some stories can't be told. There are dozens of reasons why they can't be written and published. They are stories that people might find intriguing, entertaining, horrifying, intense, touching, or sad. When you look at the story you know you have something that would be of interest to people.
By Jason Ray Morton 2 years ago in Writers
Looking back
I started writing long before I signed up to Vocal, but I have always struggled to stay focused and motivated. The appeal of Vocal Media was the ability to self-publish. Prior to finding this platform, my options were to post on social media or just keep my writing to myself until I produced a full manuscript. Neither option appealed to me. I have worked out over the years that one of my weaknesses is my lack of attention span. I tend to be easily distracted and do not enjoy sitting still for any length of time. I have often found that if I get stuck on a section of a story or writing project, if I walk away and change my activity, I can compose what I want in my head and return to finish the segment to my satisfaction.
By Lilly Cooper2 years ago in Writers
Burnout Is Real
In every creative field, there is a phenomenon. A kind of "hitting a wall", where the creator - that's you and me - feels their creative muse take a hiatus. The wellspring of one's creative juices just runs dry one day, and no amount of drilling, priming, praying or begging can make them flow again. You might feel tired or frustrated, like you want to write but you either can't or everything that comes out of your pen would be perfectly at home in the bottom of a cattle chute. If any of the above describes how you're feeling right now, congratulations: you're suffering from burnout.
By Natalie Gray2 years ago in Writers
