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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

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A Rebirth Through Art (The Gods, Art, And The Divine)

A Rebirth Through Art (The Gods, Art, And The Divine)

Are the creations of gods and goddesses throughout history considered art, or an expression of deep human feeling, or maybe, both? Many…

Dec 1

Free States of America 2028

Free States of America 2028

Two media channels, privatization, hatred: let the people have their entertainment

Dec 1

Breaking Through Barriers

Breaking Through Barriers

Putting Broken Pieces Together

Dec 1

Writing Personal Stories Takes Courage - Write Without Fear

Writing Personal Stories Takes Courage - Write Without Fear

With no guarantees on how it is received

Dec 1

Undotted I’s and uncrossed T’s

Undotted I’s and uncrossed T’s

Dec 1

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (Conclusion)

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (Conclusion)

Cole has completed preparations for his ultimate goal, people dying in a massive explosive fireball. Wait! Is there doubt?

Dec 1

Hope For a Brighter Day

Hope For a Brighter Day

A purpose not yet discovered

Dec 1

The Christmas Wish

The Christmas Wish

Another wish or a tease.

Dec 1

The Affair — Part 2

The Affair — Part 2

A followup Drabble

Dec 1

Relics From the Past

Relics From the Past

Still there in time of need

John Hansen PAL

Dec 1

‘Bestial and Demonic,’ Yet Classically ‘Divine’

‘Bestial and Demonic,’ Yet Classically ‘Divine’

Post tenebras lux (After the darkness, light)

Trinity Ellis, Author

Nov 30

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (5)

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (5)

We are watching Cole develop serious and horrific moments of insanity. To meet his addiction, would people have to die?

Nov 30

An Open Letter to Spammers on Medium

An Open Letter to Spammers on Medium

And anyone else interested in the quality and inclusivity of this platform

Nov 30

What Is in My Feed

What Is in My Feed

Nov 30

So You Want to Skyrocket Your Audience for Big Paydays

So You Want to Skyrocket Your Audience for Big Paydays

Nov 30

Why I’m Grateful I Failed to Become Who I Wanted to Be

Why I’m Grateful I Failed to Become Who I Wanted to Be

When growing up means growing away from your dreams

Nov 30

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (4)

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (4)

Cole is becoming more brazen in his exploits. Might he need some explosive material?

Nov 30

I Want To Be Like Biko & Write What I Like

I Want To Be Like Biko & Write What I Like

Celebrating My 50th Medium Story

Amir Williams ᏐᏡᏢ

Nov 29

Old (writing) habits die hard

Old (writing) habits die hard

And why should they?

Alberto Tavares

Nov 29

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (3)

Inside The Mind of a Pyromaniac (3)

Cole was seeking notoriety for his fires. When he didn’t get it, he was broken.

Nov 29

Take Your Xanax: Thanksgiving Realities Unpacked

Take Your Xanax: Thanksgiving Realities Unpacked

The Emotional Tightrope of a Holiday Gathering

Shayla Renee 💖

Nov 28

Beware, I Might Scam or Spam You!

Beware, I Might Scam or Spam You!

Alongside my new untrusted partner in crimes, Muhammad Daud

Nov 28

Goodbye, Farewell…and Many Thanks to Readers and Fellow Writers

Goodbye, Farewell…and Many Thanks to Readers and Fellow Writers

It’s been fun, but it’s time to go…

Nov 28

Do You Listen to Music When You Write?

Do You Listen to Music When You Write?

Obviously, I like to set the mood for the horror genre…

Nov 27

When You’re Down, It’s Not Easy Being Thankful

When You’re Down, It’s Not Easy Being Thankful

Consider all that you have, not what you don’t

Nov 27

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