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Dialogue Tags: Said Is Not Dead
“Good dialogue is invisible; bad dialogue waves its arms and screams.” Let’s talk about one of the most hotly debated topics in writing communities, especially if you hang around TikTok or writers’ forums: dialogue tags. You’ve seen it, right? The endless discourse about whether we’re allowed to use anything other than said. Spoiler: you are. But also… you don’t have to.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Whispers Beneath the Torches
Diana had always lived in the shadow of silence. Her father was a humble blacksmith, her mother long gone, and she carried the weight of a life that demanded more labor than laughter. The small town she lived in was ruled by the iron fist of General Axton, a man whose very name made voices drop and eyes lower.
By Sonia Munachim6 months ago in Writers
Writing as Escapism:
“We read to know we’re not alone. We write to create places where we never have to be.” Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t start writing because we thought we’d get rich or famous (though hey, I’m not saying no to a Netflix deal). We started because the real world was too much — or too little — and we needed somewhere else to go. Somewhere better. Somewhere we could control.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
How to Write Believable Villains in Fantasy
“Villains are just heroes of another story — with sharper knives and messier coping mechanisms.” Let’s face it: a boring villain is a fast track to a forgettable fantasy. You can have lush worldbuilding, lyrical prose, and swoony romantic tension — but if your villain is nothing more than a cardboard cutout cackling in a dark tower, your story loses its punch.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Show vs. Tell: What It Really Means
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” — Anton Chekhov We’ve all heard it: Show, don’t tell. Writers are bombarded with this advice so often that it starts to sound like gospel. But let’s be honest — sometimes it feels vague, overly prescriptive, and downright confusing. What does it actually mean? Are you telling when you write, “She was sad”? Should you never tell anything, ever?
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Don’t Use ChatGPT to Write Articles. Use It For These Things Instead
The Truth Writers Don’t Want to Admit Let’s be honest—anyone who’s ever typed the classic prompt “Write an article about XYZ” into ChatGPT knows the disappointment. The result is almost always stiff, repetitive, and reads like a high school essay. It doesn’t sound like you. It doesn’t carry your personality, your experiences, or your unique voice.
By Awais Qarni 6 months ago in Writers
Ten Ways to Break your Writer's Block (Without ChatGPT)
The worst part about being a writer can be the empty page. It's just as daunting as it is depressing, even though there are some (liars) that say the joy of endless possibilities of the blank page can be the best part.
By Athena Pajer6 months ago in Writers
Give Me the Courage of Life
In your heart, a steadfast fire, Burns through darkness, unafraid, Even if the wind blows, full of fear, You stand firm, unshaken, unafraid.
By MGS6 months ago in Writers
Unleash Your Inner Wordsmith: Elevate Your Writing on Vocal with AI-Powered Sentence Rewriting. AI-Generated.
In the competitive world of online content creation, captivating your audience from the first sentence is paramount. For writers on platforms like Vocal.media, where quality and engagement are key, every word counts. But what happens when the words don't flow, the sentences feel clunky, or your message gets lost in a tangle of complex phrasing? Enter the AI sentence rewriter, a revolutionary tool poised to become a writer's most trusted companion.
By Priyanshu Dubey6 months ago in Writers
The Shadow Beast
The Story A mouse once walked through a dark, deep wood, She searched for food, as all mice should. The trees stood tall, the air was still, She scurried along with a tiny squeak trill.
By Janalam6 months ago in Writers
Google Shopping Price Monitoring: A Strategic Guide for Retailers
Today, with the competitive landscape increasingly demanding retail and e-commerce services, prices need to be set with the backing of data intelligence rather than gut-based decisions. Elements such as pricing directly influence product visibility on the Google Shopping fortress; pricing started molding competitiveness and engagement of customers. Thus, retailers cannot even think of ignoring real-time competitor price setting and reacting.
By PriceIntelGuru6 months ago in Writers
Why Writers Still Battle to Earn $5 Daily Online: Unpacking the Challenges
Many people dream of online writing. They see a path to freedom and flexibility. The idea of earning a living from anywhere appeals to many. Yet, for countless writers, this dream remains out of reach. They face the harsh reality of struggling to make even a few dollars each day.
By vijay sam6 months ago in Writers