Shoutout

Sincere Gratitude. Top Story - December 2024.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've seen so many amazing dedications thanking the Vocal community for their continued support. I'm usually not one to jump on a bandwagon, but after a (completely unexpected) successful week on Vocal and being the week of Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I wanted to take some time to say thank you.
By Alyssa Mussoabout a year ago in Writers
Things Mike Singleton Has Taught Me So Far
In The Beginning . . . When I first began using Vocal a couple of years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I threw a few stories and poems up on here sporadically as official contest entries, read a small number of stories by other authors, rarely commented on anything, and basically floundered around purposelessly. Then, relatively recently, I discovered Mike Singleton.
By Laura Pruettabout a year ago in Writers
Imagined Words
Introduction This piece was inspired by a comment be Ema Salvi on my last piece that used a non-existent word as its title.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Writers
Results: Lil Pumpkin Nightmares [an unofficial challenge]
THE RESULTS ARE IN! This challenge came really quick, and passed really fast. It was definitely not open for a whole month like my challenges usually are, and I am late to posting the results (as I usually am, haha...). So.... Let's get right into it!
By Belleabout a year ago in Writers
My Dishonourable Mention - The Officially Unofficial Dishonourable Mention Challenge! by Paul Stewart
Disgruntled. That’s how I feel about all of this. I mean, here this is, a perfectly wonderful opportunity to enter in a challenge, and here I am, hardly able to participate at all. I thought when I saw the title, The Officially Unofficial Dishonourable Mention Challenge, that I would have no problem entering it. After all, I’m critical. I can be harsh. I have a high enough self-regard to be able to successfully look down on others from my elevated saddle. And yet, having read the rules, it’s clear that I cannot enter this contest.
By Laura Pruettabout a year ago in Writers
More Thoughts On Supporting Other Vocal Writers
Introduction We all write to get our thoughts and ideas down in a permanent form and share them with others. Vocal is a brilliant platform for doing this because you can write and then you can publish very quickly.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Writers
Navigating the Risks:
Navigating the Risks: A Case Against Advancing Forest Innovations in Georgia The advancement of forest innovation in Georgia, while presented as an opportunity for economic growth and environmental sustainability, raises several concerns that must be carefully considered before such initiatives are approved. As outlined in the Georgia Constitution and the Code of Georgia, there are vital principles regarding environmental protection, the rights of landowners, and sustainable economic practices that demand a cautious approach to forest innovation. By exploring the potential drawbacks, it becomes clear that the approval of such advancements could conflict with Georgia’s long-term interests in preserving its natural resources, ensuring equity, and maintaining legal and ethical standards within the forestry sector.
By T. E. Doorabout a year ago in Writers
Results: Dear Fictional Hero [an unofficial challenge]
ALLLLRRRIIIGHHHTTTT! The moment y'all have been waiting for! Thank you so much for all of your lovely entries to this challenge! I had high hopes for it, and honestly, you guys raised the bar. I loved how creative all of the responses were, and how heartfelt, too. I love seeing how people's passions come out between the cracks when their writing about something close to home. So adoraaaable! And so witty, you guys, wowee!
By Belleabout a year ago in Writers
Look how far we've come - Update 11/14/2024
When I started submitting to Vocal back in 2021, I did not think that I would be looking at upwards of 100 followers. I remember the days in my senior year of college when I had only three articles for the longest time: A Good Citizen, Secret Little Wars, and Just Desserts, each with hardly a dozen reads between them for the first month or so. It is an understatement to say that things were slow-going. Once the stats page was updated to show reading trends, it was downright disheartening seeing a flat line of reads resting firmly at zero.
By Ian Readabout a year ago in Writers
Wikifarmer competes among the top 10 start-ups at Valencia Digital Summit
Wikifarmer, an ecosystem of solutions for the agri-food sector with the vision to transform agriculture, has been selected as one of the ten finalists for the Valencia Digital Summit sponsored by Santander X, which will take place on October 23rd in Spain.
By Wikifarmer about a year ago in Writers
Employers are increasingly under pressure
A dynamic shift is currently underway as Generation Zer’s are about to step onto the global stage in full force. Their entrance into the work ecosystem will be swift, all-encompassing and will send significant ripples through the many aspects of life including the workplace, technology, politics, culture and retail consumption.
By Narghiza Ergashovaabout a year ago in Writers
Leaders Anticipate
Effective leaders see beyond the immediate, understanding both the current landscape and the future horizon. They know that waiting to react to events as they unfold can spell disaster. By cultivating a proactive mentality, leaders are able to strategically position themselves and their teams to capitalize on upcoming trends and shifts within their industries. This foresight allows them not only to mitigate risks but also to seize opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed. The ability to project future scenarios enhances decision-making processes, leading to more informed strategies and stronger organizational resilience.
By Narghiza Ergashovaabout a year ago in Writers