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What Makes a Slang Word Useful?
Living outside of the Philadelphia area for most of my life, I’ve seen my fair share of slang words enter and leave the fray. Some of them are amusing, some of them are useful, and some are outright pointless and forgettable. But it never really occured to me that there might actually be ways of truly assessing a slang word’s value. There are standards that linguists and philologists use to measure what a new word or phrase provides.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Writers
Is Language an Economy or a Tapestry?
For much of my time as a writer, I’ve been torn between two camps. Since middle school, my father instilled in me an appreciation for words and each of their distinct meanings. For any given idea, there are a million ways to express it. To include every possible permutation of polysyllabic phrases, proverbs and platitudes, we begin to enter into delightful verbal infinities.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Writers
12 Mistakes I did- writing on vocal.media
Let's find out what are those factors 1. Ignoring Guidelines: Vocal.media, like any platform, has specific guidelines for content creation. Ignoring these guidelines may result in your work being rejected or not receiving the visibility it deserves. Guidelines typically cover content standards, formatting requirements, and community rules. Taking the time to familiarize yourself with and adhere to these guidelines is crucial for successful writing on Vocal.media.
By Salman siddique2 years ago in Writers
The Land of 'Fire and Ice'.
Iceland, aptly named 'the land of fire and ice', is one of the most striking places on our planet. This frozen landscape is set right on top of a volcanic melting pot, which is evident in the fountains of scalding water and explosions of molten lava that escapes the crust. The end result is a landscape of stark and fiery beauty.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Writers
Don't Go Chasing Followers!
Have you seen those articles, too? The ones encouraging people to subscribe to them on Vocal and promising a reciprocal subscription? They are chasing the vision of 10k followers that drive wanna-be influencers.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Writers
The Siesta of the Imagination
In the world of artistic expression, surrealism stands as a testament to the boundless realms of imagination. It is a genre that defies conventions, challenging the viewer to step into a dreamscape where reality and fantasy converge in a hypnotic dance. Much like the siesta in the evening—a cultural practice embraced in many parts of the world—surreal art offers a unique respite, inviting individuals to recline in the realm of the absurd, where the ordinary is transfigured into the extraordinary.
By RAJAT KANTI CHAKRABARTY2 years ago in Writers
What Else Can Your Hook Be?
Your hook can also be an anecdote. An anecdote is a short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person. The best way to write an anecdotal hook is to make it dramatic.
By AuthorWorld: Bringing Your Stories to Life2 years ago in Writers
How DPDPA is Transforming the Financial Industry: A Deep Dive
Introduction In the fast-moving world of finance, change is the name of the game. And recently, a new term has been making waves — DPDPA. But what is DPDPA, and how is it changing finance? In this article, we dive into the world of DPDPA to explore how it’s reshaping the financial industry.
By William Parker2 years ago in Writers
THIS IS ABOUT OBUDU CATLE RANCH NIGERIA
Six clans, Bette, Obanlikwu, Bendi, Utuwang, Ukpe-Alege, and Utanga-Becheve, are found in the Obudu geo-cultural area. These clans have all prospered as distinct communities with a strong kinship culture. The Obudu people's origins are unknown, although it's possible that they moved from someplace in the east to where they are currently around the 18th century. The most well-known migration legend, the Ulanga Legend, identifies Ulanga, a high summit in the modern-day Utanga-Becheve clan settlement of Amandakureke, as a secondary or possibly tertiary dispersal center.
By AZAGIRO UCHENNA 2 years ago in Writers
To Vocal or not to Vocal
Recently, I was asked whether it is worth joining Vocal Media's community of creators. It's a question I asked myself just over a year ago, eventually answering in the affirmative. Having recently passed various minor milestones as a Vocal+ creator, I thought I would give my views here.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Writers
Turning a Vocal Story into an Audiobook
Hello Again! For those of you who may not know, back in September, I self-published my first book, a horror novella titled, The Wailings. This story is special to my journey as a writer because it began on this very website as an entry to a Vocal Challenge. I documented the process of self-publishing in my article, "How I turned a Vocal Story into a Book."
By Bri Craig2 years ago in Writers
Elevating Applications: The Power of Third-Party API Integration
In our contemporary digital landscape, the quest for innovative ways to amplify the functionality of applications and services is perpetual. The integration of third-party APIs has emerged as a pivotal strategy, enabling businesses and developers to expand their applications' capabilities seamlessly and efficiently.
By Nextupgrad USA2 years ago in Writers