Resources
From tips and tricks to product updates and inspiration, explore our resources to learn how to grow as a Vocal creator.
Tips And Guides
Producing a Vocal Story With Your Phone Or Tablet
Oh, no! Your PC or Chromebook is on the blitz, and you must get a new one or wait for repairs. Or, instead, you’ve gone on vacation and forgotten to bring your laptop with you. Either way, writing and posting to Vocal is now put on hold until you return to your device or buy a new one.
By Mother Combs7 months ago in Resources
How to Respond to Comments on Vocal
In this how-to article, I am going to teach you my tried and true method for responding to comments here on Vocal. You can use this on your own Vocal stories and maybe even in your responses to comments on other stories. Rest assured, it is quite easy although it can feel a tiny bit intimidating at first! Just hang in there and do your best.
By Donna Renee9 months ago in Resources
Start Strong: Vocal's Guide to Mastering Chapter One
Thinking of entering the Next Great [American] Novel Challenge but unsure where to start? The blank canvas of a first chapter can be daunting. Dive in too quickly, and you might drown in a sea of unnecessary information. Tread too lightly, and you might not hook your reader’s attention. So, how do you strike that perfect balance? Let’s break it down.
By Vocal Curation Team10 months ago in Resources
A Transparent Look into How Vocal Curates Top Stories
Thousands of stories are submitted to Vocal daily. This continuous flow of creativity is truly inspiring. As we navigate through millions of words everyday, our primary mission is to elevate and champion great storytelling.
By Justin @ Vocal11 months ago in Resources
How to Embed a Link on Vocal
The mystery of link embedding can be challenge to both conceptualize and manifest. I don't even really understand how it works, but certainly there was a time I couldn't have told you what "embed" actually does. How could a particular link could place a visual, clickable element right there on a webpage, when another would only paste the URL plainly?
By Mackenzie Davis12 months ago in Resources
Nominating a Writer for the 2023 Vocal Writing Awards: A Step-by-Step Guide
The 2023 Vocal Writing Awards is not just a competition—it's a celebration of creativity, a platform for voices, and an opportunity to introduce more writers to our vibrant community.
By Justin @ Vocal12 months ago in Resources
Welcome to the World of Discord: A Guide for Vocal Creators
In last week's update, we shared some exciting news about the newest addition to the Vocal community - the Official Vocal Creators Discord server! We were thrilled by your positive responses and eagerness to jump in. It’s clear to us that our creators are as enthusiastic as we are about the potential of this platform for growing our vibrant community.
By Vocal Teamabout a year ago in Resources
Polish Your Prose: Vocal's Writing Tips Crib Sheet
At Vocal, we’re keen to help you succeed in your work—not just in Challenges, but throughout all of your writing across the site. To that end, we’ve put together a few notes on the fundamentals of punctuation, dialogue, and grammar. Really, it’s about getting a handle on those fiddly bits of language and mysterious laws of prose (and, let’s face it, we could all use the occasional reminder). Of course, the rules of grammar are only a beginning, and most of all we want you to develop your own unique and exciting voice; but if you’re ever in doubt about errant commas or pesky apostrophes, we hope it can be of help. Happy writing!
By Vocal Curation Teamabout a year ago in Resources
Mastering TikTok for Writers in 2023: The Definitive Guide to Boosting Your Audience and Influence
In case you have been living under a rock, TikTok is a wildly popular short-form video-sharing app that has taken the world by storm, attracting millions of users globally and revolutionizing the way we create, share, and consume content on social media.
By Vocal Teamabout a year ago in Resources
Leveraging Social Media to Connect with Fellow Writers
Over the last ten years, social media has revolutionized the way writers connect, collaborate, and share their work. Online writing communities, like Vocal, have emerged as powerful networks for fostering connections with fellow writers, offering invaluable support, feedback, and inspiration.
By Vocal Teamabout a year ago in Resources