Inspiration

Until It's Exhausting
As I take on the daring challenge of quitting my job to pursue a career in writing and music, I can't help but feel like everything has changed with my passion.
By Kadence3 years ago in Writers
Reflections After Clicking "Submit"
For all of you who submitted works to the Vocal Writing Awards ... how are you feeling? I decided to rework existing pieces to submit, digging deep in my files. I had hoped to write new pieces too, but these intentions floated off in the breeze of calendar pages flipping all too quickly.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh3 years ago in Writers
New York's Exceptionally Clean Water: The Factors Behind It
New Yorkers believe there's something special in their water, enhancing the flavors of iconic foods like pizza and bagels. However, delivering this water to over eight and a half million people is an immense challenge. From pristine reservoirs to cutting-edge treatment facilities, this water supply is a monumental feat of engineering that goes largely unnoticed but greatly appreciated. It's how a billion gallons of clean water reach New York City daily.
By Story Room3 years ago in Writers
Writing For Yourself Vs. Writing For The Algorithm
In the age of digital media, content creation has become a powerful tool for communication, self-expression, and even income generation. As writers on this platform, we all write, experiment, and ponder what kind of topics to write about. However, we all grapple with a fundamental question:
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Writers
Literature
Literature has been part of our lives for thousands of years and to this day we still can’t put our finger on what the exact definition of literature is. Many have tried, writers, scholars, experts, and all kinds of people. Literature has different forms, characteristics, and utilities, it is a form of art that varies with the different cultures and the time it has been created in.
By Cam_ben3 years ago in Writers
AN OFFENSIVE PRACTICE CALLED ‘DOWRY’…
The aroma of authentic Pakistani cooking permeates the entire room. The setting is one of joy and fun with dazzling accent lights. With wide smiles on their cheeks, the bride is surrounded by her cousins, aunts, and friends. The bride, who is absolutely beautiful, is in the centre of all of this excitement. Knowing that this day will transform her life for the better, she looks at you with a mixture of joy and trepidation in her eyes.
By Samira3 years ago in Writers
workout. Content Warning.
"My brother-in-law fell and broken his ribs and kicked the bucket within the clinic," he said. "He was 91." Not as it were does working out fortify muscles, it too makes a difference progress brain cell action, concurring to Ruler.
By iqbal nawaz3 years ago in Writers
Stop Making Writing Goals Without A Writing System
Sure it’s easy to say that your goal is to write a book in x many days, but without a writing system to back that up — well you might as well put a big red X through that goal.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Writers
More On Writing And Inspiration
Introduction I do write a lot about how I create, and if you are a subscriber you may be sick of these sorts of stories from me, but if you are a first-timer you may find the odd pointer that may give you an idea or two.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Writers
From Zero to 10,000 Reads in Two Years. Top Story - October 2023.
Hello one and all! Hope you are all well. I am not...as I have a stinking cold. Oh well, mustn't complain. Even though I wanna complain about how much I hate feeling like crap. Anyway, my intention when writing this piece was not to moan about the lurgy.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Writers
A Writer Block's Bust
I have caught a bad case of the writer's block, (and also crappy internet.) Crappy internet is the least of my worries since I could just write using Word then copy and past it to Vocal. But can't do that when you are stuck.
By Alexandria Stanwyck3 years ago in Writers
Google Doodle proudly commemorates the Appalachian Trail, an unrivaled marvel as the longest hiking-only footpath across the globe.
The Google Doodle on October 2nd proudly celebrates the Appalachian Trail, renowned as the longest hiking-only footpath on the planet. This iconic trail was officially recognized as one of the United States' inaugural National Scenic Trails on October 2nd, 1968, through the esteemed National Trails System Act. It was none other than the esteemed former President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, who boldly signed this historic act into law, designating the Appalachian Trail as a cherished national scenic pathway and affirming its status as federal land.
By Lutus magey3 years ago in Writers