The Shortform

We All Want a Home — As I entered the incredible Medium Universe, I thought, why bother with publications? I can simply post a story under my name. Write, edit, tag, and publish. Done. Soon I realized – that‘s not a good idea. Not because so many pros here say you get more traffic with publications…

You surprised me When I said let’s be friends I had found someone who Made me feel more secure You told me this was not the end You looked into my eyes My god what a surprise You were sincere Told me what I needed to hear We have a connection I’m not quite sure why Perhaps you’re right This isn’t the end It’s the beginning written by Karen Kenny

Staying on Track — What’s the difference between an outline and a first draft? An outline can be viewed as a go-to, setting out key topics or ideas. A first draft is writing your story as a story. If you have your story in your head, how important is it to prepare an outline? …

And, No I’m Not Delusional! — Sometimes, I feel like hiding from the world, especially when I and my husband reveal a part of ourselves that we can prove is true. I shouldn’t have to prove it. When we tell people that we are related to someone who is famous, the response is, We get looked…

Look Around Do you look around at peoples shoes? There seems to be a revolution going on. People are rebelling against the nasty, painful dress shoes in favor of more sensible footwear. Look Around I see more and more people wearing athletic shoes now than ever before. And they are wearing them…

Unpacking its value and impact — What’s the deal with short-form content? Let’s break it down: 1 — 🚀Quick Information Delivery Short-form content gets straight to the point, perfect for fast-paced lifestyles. 2 — 💼Business Engagement Brands use it to provide quick product info, updates, or tips, keeping audiences engaged. 3 — 📱Mobile-Friendly Its brevity is perfect for mobile users who prefer bite-sized content on the go.

The Art of Surrender — To surrender is to let go and trust the flow of life. To shed a leaf — no matter how pretty — into a torrential river, unconcerned with influencing its course. You are the pretty leaf in the torrential current of life. …

She watched the geese flying south Fleeing the cold It was fall The wind had a chill She fell still and cold Then realized she could flee too Get out of the spell He’d held her in so long He’d played his game She’d played it too But now was…

Life’s too short for regrets and carrying the burden of guilt is undoubtedly an experience we all fervently wish to avoid. It might not be visible in your conscious mind but will keep on adding like interest to your subconscious self until it wears you down one day. Therefore, if…