Shoutout

He Always Wants to Go Home!. Top Story - November 2025.
The challenge ended and I am sending the tips out to the stories I liked, which is every one of them. I was completely blown away by this collective creativity and the different takes the authors provided on the prompt.
By Lana V Lynx4 months ago in Writers
A Discovery in a Bus Shelter. Top Story - November 2025.
I met my first publisher at a bus stop. Yes, I am as busy with the challenges as any of you out there in Vocalland. I have also had more contracts added to my teaching schedule, papers marked and to come on the docket, and I think I may have beaten back a slight cold that set up shop at the back of my head and on my chest. I know that I should rest and restore myself to better shape so that I can keep tapping out these pieces. But I feel compelled to talk about a man who changed my plans for my literary career, especially since I did not think I had one.
By Kendall Defoe 4 months ago in Writers
Dollar Challenge - Quote Me Baby (Royal Edition)
If you are new here, or you've been living under a rock, (or if I'm not as wildly important in everybody's life as I imagine myself to be,) then you might not be familiar with my little challenges.
By L.C. Schäfer4 months ago in Writers
Unofficial Vocal Challenges: November 2025
Introduction This list of unofficial Vocal challenges will grow as I find them, so it will be short when this is first published.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Writers
Celebrate National Authors Day: Must-Know Authors Changing the Literary World
Every year on November 1, readers, writers, and storytellers come together to celebrate National Authors Day — a time to honor the voices behind the words that move, inspire, and challenge us. Whether through fiction, poetry, memoirs, or motivational works, authors shape our perspectives and leave a lasting impact on culture and community. In recognition of this special day, we’re highlighting a few powerful authors whose words remind us of the beauty, resilience, and creativity that storytelling brings to the world. Let’s begin!
By Tammy Reese4 months ago in Writers
Thank you everyone who spared a moment to wish Jamaica well with me during the storm.. Top Story - October 2025.
A lighthouse stands firm as the storm parts, golden light breaks through, and hands clasp in solidarity. Gratitude After the Tempest
By Novel Allen4 months ago in Writers
Why Good Equipment Is Not an Expense but an Investment in Efficiency
In the competitive world of manufacturing and industrial operations, every decision affects the bottom line. From production schedules to maintenance cycles, efficiency is the silent engine that drives profitability. One of the most overlooked contributors to that efficiency is the quality of the equipment itself. While some businesses view premium tools and machinery as costly overhead, smart operators understand that reliable industrial equipment is an investment that pays dividends over time.
By sammmy5 months ago in Writers
Come On, Vocal Creators, Let's Support Each Other
Introduction Every week in The Vocal Social Society, we feature (usually Top) stories from four Vocal Communities for people to read and therefore support the creators a little further.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Observations On Changes In Challenges And Top Stories On Vocal
Introduction This was the challenge that finally tempted me with a $2,000 prize, and I thought, "I can do that": Then
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Thoughts On The Vocal Outage: October 2025
Introduction Just a few observations on the current lack of Vocal Down SO AWS has caused Vocal and Blue Sky to go down. Although this stops us from publishing on Vocal, it does not stop us from writing and creating.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
"Do Your Worst!" unofficial challenge winners!. Top Story - October 2025.
Last month I hosted an unofficial writing challenge, prompting any fellow writers to craft a playlist of intolerable music. I was looking for recs that would make me suffer.
By Sam Spinelli5 months ago in Writers
Observations On Vocal's Excellent Free Prompt Articles
Introduction I was looking for something to write about and couldn't see anything immediately in the official and unofficial challenges, so I then went to the Resources Tips page. Unfortunately, this has not been updated in over two years, but that does not mean it is not useful.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers