Writer's Block
Remote Work Resorts
Let me be brutally honest: the traditional office is dying a slow, painful death, and frankly, it's about time. After spending the better part of two decades watching corporate Australia cling to outdated work models like a security blanket, I've witnessed something extraordinary unfold over the past few years. The pandemic didn't just force us to work from home - it exposed the glaring absurdity of forcing talented people into sterile cubicles for eight hours a day, five days a week.
By Narghiza Ergashova4 months ago in Writers
The King's Drum
In the bustling kingdom of Eldoria, nestled between the Whisperwind Mountains and the Azure Sea, King Theron was known for his love of grand spectacles and his booming voice. But more than anything, he was known for his drum. Not just any drum, mind you, but "The King's Drum" a magnificent instrument crafted from ancient oak, adorned with shimmering gold leaf and precious stones. Its sound, when struck by the King himself, was said to resonate through every corner of the kingdom, a declaration of his power and presence.
By Maria-Goretti 4 months ago in Writers
5 Quotes from Joyce Carol Oates’ “Faith of a Writer”
Joyce Carol Oates is an incredible writer of literary fiction. She’s written 58 novels so far, she’s won piles of awards, and she’s active on X. I’m currently working my way through her impressively lengthy novel Blonde about Marilyn Monroe. Amid the many hats she wears, she’s been an Artist-in-Residence at NYU, and has given many readings at the Lilian Vernon House over the years.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA4 months ago in Writers
Progress
Eleven Days ago, I wrote a story called I'm back—maybe? In it, I talked a bit about my personal journey and highlighted some contests outside of Vocal that I was interested in participating in. I'm doing this because I've stepped away from writing for far too long. I've fallen out of practice, and my apathy has turned into the worst bout of writer's block I've ever experienced in my 28 years of life.
By Ashley Lima4 months ago in Writers
The Soul of a Poet
I thought I would write and tell a little about myself. I was born and raised in a rural area of Western North Carolina, in a small mountain community called Spillcorn. It's a place where everyone knows each other, where generations stay rooted in the same hills and hollers. Many who were raised there never left, never received an education, and never traveled farther than the town itself. I was determined to do things differently. I went to college and moved to the big city of Asheville, big to me at least. That move opened my world.
By Tim Carmichael4 months ago in Writers
