The 3 Medium Writing Lessons That Will Shock You: A Budding Writer’s Revelation!

Introduction

Varun Vijay
7 min readApr 5, 2024

Embarking on a journey as a writer on Medium can be an exhilarating experience, filled with revelations and lessons that can shock you to your core. As a budding writer, I’ve had my fair share of surprises, insights, and epiphanies that have shaped my understanding of this platform and the art of writing itself. Here, I share three key lessons that have not only transformed my perspective but also redefined my approach to writing. From the simplicity of the learning curve to the robust support system, and the intriguing role of AI, these lessons have been instrumental in my growth as a writer on Medium. So, buckle up and join me as I delve into these revelations and the profound impact they’ve had on my writing journey.

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Lesson 1: The Learning Curve is Easy and Straightforward

Believe me, publishing a blog on Medium is a lot easier and fun than making a resume and a cover letter. All I am doing here right now is just thinking out loud, posting a few thoughts, scribbling down inner monologues and lessons that came to my mind when I woke up in the early morning. (Kudos to my 2-year old daughter for that nasty backhand to my right eye. I didn’t see that coming, when I turned over to kiss her forehead…

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Varun Vijay

A resilient and adaptable coffee powered lifeform. Superpowers include critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and wielding the crystal ball of futurism.