Write for Second-Level Thinking Publication

Going Beyond The Obvious

Who should write for us?

• Continuous learner with a growth mindset
• Passionate about storytelling
• Skilled at simplifying complex topics
• Able to convey core messages concisely, avoiding jargon
• Opinionated, supported by verified sources, research, and data

Why write for us?

• To cut through the noise created by self-interested individuals, groups, and organizations
• To expose misleading information by uncovering facts for the benefit of readers, consumers, and the general public
• To positively impact the collective knowledge of our readers through your own research and insights
• To educate readers on hidden biases in public information that influence widespread audiences

Scope

Topics of Second-level thinking may include, but are not limited to:

• Emerging Technology — Innovations across multiple industries with significant societal impact.
• Finance — Covering Banking, Fintech, Investing, and related sectors.
• Futurism — Exploring upcoming inventions, breakthrough products, and technologies that challenge the status quo.
• Innovation — Examining cross-industry innovations that create positive change.
• Product — Insights into both digital and physical products, and effective business models.
• Strategy — Focused on strategic foresight, intelligence, and impactful business strategies.

Tip: Typically bold terms above are used as one or more Medium “topics” for the article.

Few Simple Guidlines and Rules

We encourage you to be authentic and avoid copying others’ styles, as this limits your creativity. Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind:

1. Your writing must not violate Medium Rules.
2. Ensure your writing follows Medium Quality Guidelines and Partner Program Guide.
3. Your story aligns with our mission of exposing false, biased, or misleading information that misinforms the public using selective facts.
4. Avoid promoting or hyping a product or company. You may mention or cover stories about innovative products or companies, but only if they support the overall narrative or research, and you clearly disclose any biases.
5. Use custom links under Advanced Settings for cleaner, more effective story URLs.
6. Your story should have a read estimate of at least 4 minutes and include a featured image that complements the content. Consider using Unsplash for free images (available through Medium’s toolbar).

Using Unsplash in Medium Story

How to Submit Your Completed Draft?

1. Ensure your submission remains unpublished on Medium (still in draft form) by sharing the draft link with us.
2. If you’re part of Medium’s Partner Program (MPP), consider setting your submission to metered, so you’re eligible for compensation. The MPP is the only way to get paid as a writer on Medium.
3. Include five topics in your submission, and ensure that at least one aligns with the topics listed in the Scope section above.

Submission Form

Link to Google Form — https://forms.gle/vKMm4P3a8DxvPHxx5

If any issues or have questions, please contact me via Medium or LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjarora/