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Can Creative Writing Be Taught. Top Story - October 2023.
After reading Alexander McEvoy’s “How Do (I) Write?”, I commented on how the unique journey of a writer’s process cannot necessarily be taught, that it’s something that we must figure out for ourselves on an individual basis. Alexander McEvoy replied that he does not know if creative writing can be taught because it is so individual. This led me to wonder the obvious: Can creative writing be taught? If it cannot, then why do we have so many courses and workshops claiming to do so? Are we just all being duped by some big money-making scheme?
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Writers
I Am SORRY
I am sorry. Three simple words that hold so much weight. They say that acknowledging your mistakes is the first step towards redemption, but it's not always that easy. Sometimes, saying sorry can feel like opening a Pandora's box of emotions. Guilt, shame, regret - all come flooding in, threatening to drown you.
By Kabelo Visser2 years ago in Writers
Couch to 5k Reads. Top Story - October 2023.
My musings on the inky trail so far; my appreciation of Tossers; my thoughts and suggestions on the Stats page About a month ago, I suddenly noticed my long-ignored read counter had ticked up over 3,000 reads. Gosh, I thought. That seems like a milestone and a half! I'd not long hauled myself out of a deep, dark hole known as "writer's block". I used this little number to keep me from sinking back into the pit. I allowed myself a little self-congratulatory jig.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Writers
The End
In the quiet stillness of a late summer evening, Sarah stood on the edge of the world. She gazed out over the vast expanse of the ocean, its waters shimmering with the fading light of the setting sun. It had been a long journey to reach this point, a journey that had taken her across continents and through countless trials. But now, she was here, at the end.
By Joepaul Johnson2 years ago in Writers
Amanda's Curious Catalogue
A place for all my writing! Okay, maybe that sub-title is a little too grandiose, but madness truly is a great descriptor for some if not all of my work. I have a penchant for allowing my passion and excitement to leak through, turning some pieces ( like my book reviews ) into blubbering messes of THOUGHTS and FEELINGS rather than critical feedback.
By Amanda Starks2 years ago in Writers
Eternal Whispers: A Love Beyond Time. Content Warning.
In the small coastal town of Serenity Bay, where the sun kissed the ocean every dawn, lived a man named Nathan and a woman named Lily. Their love story was woven into the very fabric of the town, whispered in the rustling leaves and echoed in the crashing waves. They were destined for each other, two souls entangled in a cosmic dance that would lead them to discover the depths of love, loss, and the eternal beauty of the human heart.
By Paula Roza Pricop2 years ago in Writers
The Undercover Writer
As some of you may have already guessed, although I am Ralph Emerson here on Vocal Media, I am also Liam Ireland on the Medium publication, Illumination. In fact, neither Liam nor Ralph is my real name, both are pen names for the purposes of writing on Medium and Vocal incognito.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Writers
The Weight Of Silence
In the small town of Veritas, nestled deep within the rolling hills of an idyllic countryside, a profound silence reigned. Veritas was not just any town; it was a town with a secret, a secret that had been buried for generations. In Veritas, the saying went, “All truth is good to know, but not all truth is good to say.”
By Alpha the great 2 years ago in Writers
