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Read or Die — Publication Rules

Read or Die — Publication Rules

Updated August 2024 Guidelines

Dec 29, 2023

Ruby’s December Writing Prompt

Ruby’s December Writing Prompt

It’s my favorite time of year.

Dec 1

Making The Change To Quality

Making The Change To Quality

Major changes in our publication

Jul 31

Latest

The Advent of Lazy Writers

The Advent of Lazy Writers

Some folks use Medium the wrong way!

Dec 13

Ethics & Egos

Out of all the wisdom traditions and religions in the world, what is one thing they all have in common? The answer to that question is…

Dec 13

Behind the Bow

The Illusion of Perfect Love

Dec 13

I’m Not A Princess; This Ain’t A Fairy Tale

I’m Not A Princess; This Ain’t A Fairy Tale

Realizing that for my memoir’s message to work… my character must die.

Dec 13

A New Devilish Device in the Kitchen

A New Devilish Device in the Kitchen

Surely, just to make her life miserable!

Mariana Busarova

Dec 13

An Open Drawer, A Seed Planted

An Open Drawer, A Seed Planted

A True Story: The Day My Life Became Heavy, and the Weight I Still Carry

Written By Mo Jo Jo (Melissa LaDue)

Dec 12

The Inconvenient Assassin

The Inconvenient Assassin

The alleged killer of a healthcare CEO proves to be a complicated conundrum who defies simple stereotyping.

Dec 12

The 25 Laws of Not Giving a Fk** in 2025

The 25 Laws of Not Giving a Fk** in 2025

It’s 2025 , Baby!

Dec 12

How To Tell If Someone Read Your Story

How To Tell If Someone Read Your Story

A simple way to discover fake engagement

Dec 12

Snap, Crackle and K-Pop

Snap, Crackle and K-Pop

Why Korean Pop Music Is So Popular in the US

Dec 11

How I Finally Got My Picky Dog on a Healthy Food

How I Finally Got My Picky Dog on a Healthy Food

After years of experience with this issue, I think I’ve nailed it

Dec 11

And the World Stood Still

And the World Stood Still

A Poem about Connections and If the Internet Stopped.

Written By Mo Jo Jo (Melissa LaDue)

Dec 11

My Son is Continuing Our Family Legacy of Domestic Violence

My Son is Continuing Our Family Legacy of Domestic Violence

A Mother’s Helpless Confession

Dec 11

Seeking Reliable Medical Help in This Vibrant Year

Seeking Reliable Medical Help in This Vibrant Year

And Making Way for Positive Changes

Rosina Surovi Khan

Dec 11

I Just Blocked Six People Today

I Just Blocked Six People Today

I mean ‘people,’ wink, wink!

Dec 11

Above The Law

Dialogue only piece

The Dark Side of Douglas Wayne Goff

Dec 10

Christmas is Off to a Good Start

Christmas is Off to a Good Start

All of the gifts I ordered online have arrived on time!

Dec 10

Here’s Why You’re Always Tired But Your Friend’s Full of Energy (and Looks Younger)

Here’s Why You’re Always Tired But Your Friend’s Full of Energy (and Looks Younger)

The 80/20 Exercise Rule to Boost Your Energy

Dec 10

Letter to my (old) English Tutor

Letter to my (old) English Tutor

Dec 10

Four Sayings I Refuse to Use

Four Sayings I Refuse to Use

You can call me a grumpy old curmudgeon if you like. I don’t care.

Dec 10

The Blue Bottle ( 7)

The Blue Bottle ( 7)

Rosie has travelled back in time to Cuba. Why? Meet Hemingway and buy a cigar!

Dec 10

The Nutcracker

Don’t accept weird toys from your creepy relatives…

Dec 9

I Didn’t Write That…

I Didn’t Write That…

Check your stories after they are published!

Dec 9

The Healthcare CEO Who Used A.I. and Met 2A

The Healthcare CEO Who Used A.I. and Met 2A

The “celebration” of death is fairly universal, even if healthcare isn’t

Dec 9

The Older I Get, The More Social I Ain’t

The Older I Get, The More Social I Ain’t

Hermits Unite! Well, Not, Like “In Person” …

Dec 8

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