Ashley Lima

Joined May 2021

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I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.

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100 Stories on Vocal
This story, when posted, will be number 100, and I'd like to celebrate my time on Vocal somehow, someway. I want to highlight some of my favorite Vocal creators, talk about my statistics and earnings, and discuss some of my most-read and least-read works.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
How To Spot AI Poetry . Top Story - August 2023.
I wrote an article called How To Spot AI about 4 weeks ago, and I realized that I focused only on nonfiction writing. With AI continuing to incorporate itself into everyday life and mingling suspiciously undetected in the fiction and poetry communities, I've decided to follow up with tips and tricks on how to detect AI poetry.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in 01
You, you, you
It started with nothing, and it ends with nothing, but right now, there is you. A celestial compound of every memory, every piece of love uttered, every molecule created or destroyed. Living, breathing, you.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
On Critique
As many of you have probably seen, Vocal has announced four new communities, including the new Critique community, which I believe will be an incredibly beneficial asset to this website.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Ode to Sunday Morning
A mantra. The paint melts off the walls, And I see the cockatoo Flying around the room. It's only there in my imagination,
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Poets
On Creative Burnout. Top Story - August 2023.
I've hit a wall, and I'm probably burnt out creatively. I've been thinking to myself: I can't be burnt out right now. In fact, I feel like I'm in a sort of creative flow at the moment. I've been writing frequently, and big ideas have been at the forefront of my mind, so how can I sit here and make this claim?
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Journal
Ode To BIC Lighters
Thank you for lighting my way By lighting the herb Covered in RAW paper Betwixt my middle and pointer finger. I stand perplexed by the fact that between
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Ode to the Ballpoint Pens that I've Used and Abused
The way you allow me to convey My deepest, innermost secrets and shames Conventionally, On paper Is priceless. Even if you, yourself, cost 99 cents;
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Nested Night Terrors
I've dealt with lucid dreaming, sleep paralysis, and nested dreams for a long time. Ever since I was a kid really. If you don't know what these are, I'll offer brief descriptions:
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
The Birth of Water
Long ago, when Earth was dull and barren, Giants roamed the terrain in search of meaning. Born of magma and flame, they emerged from the crust of our planet to wake it from its eternal slumber and bring life to its lifeless land.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Why I Use Vocal. Top Story - July 2023.
I joined Vocal in May of 2021. I found it when I was looking for writing contests to enter, something I've always enjoyed doing in my spare time. I began to use the platform periodically when a challenge held my interest, but I was never super active on the website until May of this year.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Journal
The Catcher In The Rye
Phonies, all of them. Not me, though - I would never. Who am I kidding? ------------------------- Inspired by Judey Kalchik. Read her original post here:
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago