The origins, evolution and future of the Medium platform — Introduction This article on Medium is written by a “late-adopter”, new to the platform. It is difficult to do the subject justice, as everyone would write it differently and have their own experiences and views. It is also written by an “outsider” and from a British perspective, and those working…

A Beginner’s Guide to Medium — This guide is written by someone fairly new to Medium rather than an expert, but I think that is actually an advantage as the experience is recent, and it also aims to pass on lessons learnt to help other new writers on the platform. Introduction The first thing to say…

Pop Picking Pundits There is so much good writing on the platform it seems unfair or hurtful to pick out certain articles or writers, but that is inevitable with an article of this nature. …

Finding A Happy Medium — Everyone will have different advice on how to write, so the 101 tips below are just a personal selection which I hope you will find useful. Develop your craft 1. Many writers keep a notebook handy to jot down ideas for future writing. If you make a record at the…

Pick Of The Day — Tuesday 28th November 2023 — On writing hour, photography, the climate emergency, a business that went bust, Puritans and villains, being true to yourself, a laughing stock, French toast, and that over-caffeinated feeling at the hop. — This series features some of the best of Medium, and the wider world, rumoured to exist outside of the platform. Pick of Medium – Scott Lamb introduces Medium’s “Writing Hour” on Zoom, which sounds like a good new way of bringing writers together on Zoom for an hour on Thursdays…

Pick Of The Day — Monday 27th November 2023 — On quiet quitting, comparing with others, commenting and copyright; a local shop saved, AI, integrity, taxidermists, National Bavarian Cream Pie Day, and going Atomic. — This series features some of the best of Medium, and the wider world, rumoured to exist outside of the platform. Pick of Medium — On quiet quitting, comparing, commenting, and copyright

Pick Of The Day — Sunday 26th November 2023 — on being civil, a friend in Tehran, a coffee shop dance, the WIIFM principle, the hubris of billionaires, fast fashion, going cold turkey, being the light, National Cake Day, and natural fireworks. — This series features some of the best of Medium, and the wider world, rumoured to exist outside of the platform. Pick of Medium This is a good article from Gary David Flamberg about Medium moderation, and remembering to be civil when commenting and interacting on the platform:

Pick Of The Day — Saturday — 25th November 2023 — On early starts, AI, snowflakes, a first follower, saying “Hi”, feudalism, a hoax no more, a fool, finding yourself, and “Brass in Pocket”. — This series features some of the best of Medium, and the wider world, rumoured to exist outside of the platform. Pick of Medium This one from Martina D has some tips on how to progress as a writer, through building good habits and a determination to succeed — I have…

Pick Of The Day — Friday — 24th November 2023 — On something less boring and life expectations, AI, tagging, an attitude of gratitude, death magic, stoicism, banned advertisements, curtains and Dire Straits. — This series features some of the best of Medium, and the wider world, rumoured to exist outside of the platform. Pick of Medium — On being less boring, expectations, AI, tagging and an attitude to gratitude