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2026: The Year of Writing and More Writing...
Happy New Year!! 2025 is over, which does have me a little down. It was an exciting year, especially for Jane Austen fans as it was Austen's 250th birthday this past December. I had really wished to do more throughout the year to celebrate this but unfortunately found myself with not much time or energy to do that. And maybe that is why I am very excited for this new year.
By The Austen Shelf2 months ago in Writers
The Honest Truth: Out of the five online side gigs I tried, only one was successful.
The Honest Truth: Out of the five online side gigs I tried, only one was successful. I sought independence, adaptability, and additional revenue. Instead, I discovered disappointment, broken promises, and one unanticipated victory.
By Farida Kabir2 months ago in Writers
It’s Over
By Zorain Nizamani (Rewritten in simple English for UK & US readers) For the older men and women still holding power, it’s over. The younger generation isn’t buying what you’re selling anymore. No matter how many speeches you give, no matter how many seminars you arrange in schools and colleges to promote patriotism, it’s not working.
By Waqar Khan2 months ago in Writers
December Will Be Magic Again - A Mikeydred December Dollar Prompt For All Vocal Creators
Introduction Every month, I set prompts in the Vocal Social Society and offer a dollar tip to five random creators who participate, asking them to share their stories in the comments and on the thread in the group.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA2 months ago in Writers
2025 Vocal Goal Achieved
In January 2025, inspired by Rachel Deeming, I set out to write at least one story for each of the 48 Vocal communities throughout the year. Today, I have written the last one for the Interview. So, that particular goal has been achieved and all the stories are here:
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Writers
Shot By Both Sides
Introduction When I first heard the song "Shot By Both Sides" by Magazine, I was captivated by the riff and the lyrics, so much so that we had the song in our set with the Bok, and I loved the effect the riff had on the audience when we played it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Writers






