How to use Vocal

What is Vocal?

• How does Vocal work?
• Do you have to pay to use Vocal?
• I’m not a writer. What can I use Vocal for?

Getting started

• What communities are in Vocal's network?
• How do I sign up?
• How does Search work?
• How can I find a creator's contact information?

Vocal+

• How do I join Vocal+?
• How much does Vocal+ cost?
• What is Vocal+?

Advertising and partnerships

• Why are there no ads on Vocal?
• I want a guest post or link placement.

Challenges

• How do I know if I successfully submitted to a Challenge?
• My story was removed from a Challenge
• How strict is the word count guideline in Challenges?
• Are Challenge winners responsible for taxes?
• How can I see who won a Challenge?
• I wanted to enter a Challenge, but I missed the deadline.

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Getting paid

• What is Tipping?
• How do I cash out or make a withdrawal?
• How do creators earn money?
• What are Creator Bonuses?
• How do I receive Creator Bonuses?

How Pledges work

• What is a Pledge?
• Can I get refunded for my Pledges?
• How do I receive Pledges?
• How do I cancel a Pledge?
• Can I make a one-time payment with a Pledge?