5 Reasons to Publish Your Poems on Medium
Have you been hoarding your poems, afraid to share them with the world for fear of criticism? Or are you hesitant to post your poetry online, in the hopes of having your work accepted by a traditional publisher? If so, read on to find out five reasons to publish your poetry on Medium, which can also help you get published outside the platform down the road.
If you’re like me, you’ve been writing poetry for years — if not decades. You spend hours — alone — writing and polishing your work. You don’t mind the solitude, but then you wonder if your stuff is any good. You want to share it with others but are not sure where to begin and how to proceed.
You may have started submitting your poems to traditional publications and poetry competitions, for which you often pay out of pocket. Then you wait for months to receive what is usually a formulaic rejection letter, without any meaningful and actionable feedback explaining the decision.
Even when you’re accepted — after the euphoric, but short-lived, feeling of self-validation fades — all that you’re left with, aside from bragging rights, is your contributor copy.
Eventually, you come across Medium and wonder: “Should I publish my poems here?” You do some research and learn that, as with everything in life, there are downsides to posting your poetry…
