How to Bypass Newbie Mistakes on Medium and Jump Straight to Publishing Success
Helpful tips for new writers
I’m relatively new here on Medium but after countless hours digging through submission guidelines, and ‘how to’ articles I am going to put all early days essentials in one convenient place!
So, let’s break down the basics.
Your Profile
Your ‘About’ space is crucial to utilize properly. It is the easiest way for editors and readers to get a feel for who you are and what they will see if they follow you or accept you onto their publication. What do you write about? Have you been published in any of the bigger Medium publications, or in other noteworthy non-Medium ways? It’s okay to say so, it’s not bragging but it does stay loud and clear, ‘others have read, trusted, and enjoyed my work, you will too.’
In addition, don’t forget to add a link to your website, blog, or favorite social media. Most publications will not accept advertising and personal promotion, so keep it here where the curious will find it.
How to become a writer.
Yes, I know, you thought you already were one, and a sincere congratulations on passing the first hurdle to this job… being confident enough in yourself to say that…
