Does it feel like nobody seems interested in your writing, even though you write often? A lot of people hear about opportunities like writing & blogging on Medium that can help you make money, only to hear crickets when they hit publish. Maybe you’re making the same mistake I used to make. I spend a […]
writing and publishing
How to Build An Audience On Medium
Everybody’s hitting publish. Thousands of articles hit Medium each day. Millions hit the entire web every day. The sea of noise online is as vast as the ocean. You’re a tiny little fish swimming in a large pond. Many writers who’ve tried to find success on Medium have been met with crickets. I used to […]
Dear Aspiring Writer, We NEED You
Writing is tough. Writing something remarkable is even more difficult. The gap between the idea of writing and the practice itself is so large, because it takes a certain energy and commitment to accomplish. You have what it takes to be a writer. I have no doubt in my mind you could be great […]
Read This if You Can’t Decide Which Topic to Write About
Is paralysis analysis killing your creativity? It’s been happening to me lately. I went through dozens of different drafts before I made it to writing this post. I wanted to make sure the subject matter was worth writing about. It didn’t feel good. I felt rigid. I was putting too much pressure on myself over […]
Why I Write
Why do I write? I write because it’s one of the few things that allows me to be myself – my real self. Life requires you to be fake sometimes. I don’t have to fake it when I write. I write because it’s amazing how many different concepts, ideas, and messages can be shared with only […]
7 Powerful Lessons the Olympic Games Can Teach us About Writing
Who doesn’t love the Olympics? Every four years, we get to see the best of the best of the best compete. The Olympics is so interesting, because the athletes have few chances to win medals in their lifetime. In almost every other sport, you get a new season each year, but in the Olympics, it’s […]