PRINT VS DIGITAL MEDIA

The two crucial ways writing for digital platforms differ from writing on paper are the web allows me to communicate quickly in selective great amounts of updated information in seconds while being shown in color at a significant low cost.

The immediacy of the web means material can be added to, updated, deleted, refreshed daily, hourly, weekly which compares to months and years that are required to publish a book. Because of the internet, audiences have become accustomed to multiple options in media like photos, videos, pictures, moves, games, music etc.

It’s more convenient to surf through web sites looking for information more quickly then by going to the library looking through books trying to find information that’s needed.

The web also lets me receive breaking news, immediate stories in real time, whereas in print, it has already occurred and that makes it old information.

For print, it’s more costly depending on the amount that’s being published. “Selective” implies interactivity. Publishers determine what to read and in what order, which places a premium on navigation.

Books Vs The Internet: A Comprehensive Study

Studies show the consumers rather read information from the internet than carry bulks of heavy books around.

Finally color is a major factor because it costs no more than black and white, an advantage print publishers do not have.

Some of the best practices for composing a story on Medium are having all your content available and ready. Have all notes, videos etc at hand.

Put some love into your user profile, have nice picture so your audience will know who you are. Make your profile attractive and make it stand out so that it’s not mediocre. Also have multiple social media sites so you are able to expand your network as well.