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I light a candle to St. Lucia (or Lucy), the Christian martyr from Syracuse, Sicily.
St. Lucia (or Lucy) was a Christian martyr from Syracuse, Sicily, who died in 304 CE during the Diocletian persecution. Her name means “light”, and she became associated with vision, clarity, and illumination.
By Novel Allen2 months ago in Writers
Bill of Rights...What Rights!
Bill of what? Rights. What writes? Bill of RIGHTS, rights! Ah, yes. But what rights? And Constitutes what? Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
By Antoni De'Leon2 months ago in Writers
Reframing English Words
Reframing is a popular psychological tool. It helps people see a situation, thought, or problem in a new way. The goal is to shift your thinking. Instead of focusing on the negative, try to see it in a more positive or realistic way.
By Calvin London3 months ago in Writers
Published
In September 2024, I got this response to a short story I submitted to a magazine. Original rejection That initial rejection hurt as much as it gave me hope. They liked it, but there were better submissions out there. That's the name of the game. It doesn't necessarily mean your work was bad; there were just pieces they liked more.
By Alivia Varvel3 months ago in Writers
A Map to Success
When it comes to getting published as a writer and for it to really make a difference for your career, it’s tough. But I had sat back in reflection for a while and did some high-to-medium-quality thinking. I had a theory, a whole big plan… a manifesto? I had to look up the definition to be certain. Sort of? I detailed a lot of it here if you’re interested in the long explanation.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 months ago in Writers
Five Years Later...
December 2020. That was when I found Vocal Media and created my account. And when my writing journey changed forever. When I Started
By Amethyst Champagne3 months ago in Writers
Writing About Writing: Collaboration
Collaboration sounds like a great idea, until you actually do it. Most writers have friends or social groups that they bounce ideas and feedback off, or alpha readers for feedback, or something similar, but that's different from collaborating.
By Natasja Rose3 months ago in Writers
Want to Space Your Poetry?
Before I begin, this is not my tip. I credit Andrei Z. with telling me about it over two years ago in a comment somewhere. Thank you, my friend. You’ve saved many a poem. ;D (Psst, go read his stuff. He's got some beautiful poetry to lose yourself in.)
By Mackenzie Davis3 months ago in Writers
Why You Need to Be Writing for One Person
You write something. You think it’s great. One of your best pieces ever. You think this is it. This is what is going to get me to the big time.
By Matthew Donnellon3 months ago in Writers
This Was My Best Fucking Piece (And It Still Lost)
Confession Time Something that will not be too surprising for anyone that knows me is the fact that I am a pretty bad loser.
By Paul Stewart3 months ago in Writers
I'm Blaming this on Jack!
Hi Mom & Dad, Sending this with the utmost respect and love (and cowardice) rather than voicing it. I expect you to be both angry and disappointed in me in this decision of mine. Frankly, after all you've done for and sacrificed for me, I don't blame you, not even one little bit.
By Shirley Belk3 months ago in Writers
The Crush Of Dreams
The weight of daydreams Crushes like stone, I’m not ready For this crucible - This is what I first felt when I finally finished a project I’d been working on for some time, a screenplay, and then sent it off, screaming into the void where it promptly disappeared. A completely expected outcome. Of course, this is how it would go. Logically, I know that completing the work is just the beginning of working to get it seen, read, and, god-willing, purchased. But oh, how the land of imagination connects two faraway points so neatly.
By Sean A.3 months ago in Writers