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Telling My Inner Critic to Shut Up So I Could Start Writing

Telling My Inner Critic to Shut Up So I Could Start Writing

We all have an inner critic. That nagging voice that makes us second-guess ourselves.
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The Long, But Rewarding Journey to Medium Glory

The Long, But Rewarding Journey to Medium Glory

The journey to building a readership and revenue stream on Medium is a lot like hiking a winding mountain trail.
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Shake Things Up — Why You Should Explore Unfamiliar Territory in Your Writing

Shake Things Up — Why You Should Explore Unfamiliar Territory in Your Writing

Whether it’s cooking, sports, politics, or pop culture, we feel most comfortable putting words on the page when discussing subjects we know
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How I Squeezed Every Last Drop Out of My Boosted Medium Story

How I Squeezed Every Last Drop Out of My Boosted Medium Story

The Boosted story got 1000 views & earned me about $75. Definitely my best performing story so far! I knew I couldn’t just leave it at that
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How Time Off Allows Your Well of Creativity to Fill Up Again

How Time Off Allows Your Well of Creativity to Fill Up Again

We all start off bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when embarking on a new creative endeavor. The passion is palpable, the ideas flow freely…
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The Bite-Sized Medium Story: Why Quick Reads Hook New Readers

The Bite-Sized Medium Story: Why Quick Reads Hook New Readers

Imagine you’re scrolling through Medium, seeking your next great read, when an intriguing title catches your eye.
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I Hit 5,000 Followers On Medium — But Does It Even Matter?

I Hit 5,000 Followers On Medium — But Does It Even Matter?

When I hit 5,000 followers on Medium this month, I was thrilled. I felt like I had finally “made it” as a writer.
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How Reading Daily Transformed Me Into a Better Writer

How Reading Daily Transformed Me Into a Better Writer

When I started my writing journey on Medium three months ago, I was a blank slate — no experience writing anything outside of high school…
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