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The Eternal Question
To Write or Not to Write… That is the Question
To Write or Not to Write… That is the Question
A philosophical discussion of internal vs external validation
Lon Shapiro
May 24, 2016
The Secrets of Writing on Medium
I’ve solved Medium’s algorithms — get ready to become rich.
I’ve solved Medium’s algorithms — get ready to become rich.
Are you ready to take the plunge?
Lon Shapiro
Aug 7, 2019
Is Your Social Media Feed Garbage?
Is Your Social Media Feed Garbage?
Prospect for enlightenment instead of gratification.
Lon Shapiro
Aug 16, 2019
Put on a Helmet: Let’s Jump Head First into the Uncensored Guide to Writing Headlines
Put on a Helmet: Let’s Jump Head First into the Uncensored Guide to Writing Headlines
Aardvarks, CoSchedule, and futhorcs, oh my, filled this journey to write a great headline
Lon Shapiro
Aug 19, 2019
Ways of the Wordsmith: How to Be Happy and Successful Now
Ways of the Wordsmith: How to Be Happy and Successful Now
2019: A Writer’s Odyssey
Lon Shapiro
Aug 23, 2019
How I Made $14.73 on One Article and Other Lessons Learned in August.
How I Made $14.73 on One Article and Other Lessons Learned in August.
It’s time to reveal the mysteries of reader engagement, curation, and Medium’s most influential force.
Lon Shapiro
Sep 6, 2019
Is the Medium Algorithm Now Controlled by the Russians? Maybe that Would be a Relief.
Is the Medium Algorithm Now Controlled by the Russians? Maybe that Would be a Relief.
My feed looks like it is losing the war for humanity against the Terminators. How about yours?
Lon Shapiro
Sep 16, 2019
This is How to be a Beautiful Successful Writer.¹
This is How to be a Beautiful Successful Writer.¹
My journey through the dog days of summer
Lon Shapiro
Sep 19, 2019
This is How to Write What People Will Love to Read.
This is How to Write What People Will Love to Read.
Get ready to become rich — it’s waiting right here for you.
Lon Shapiro
Sep 27, 2019
From Newbie to Addict: How Easily Did Medium Hook You?
From Newbie to Addict: How Easily Did Medium Hook You?
An exploration of Medium’s game and its effect on players.
Lon Shapiro
Oct 7, 2019
You Earned THAT Much Money on Medium Last Month?
You Earned THAT Much Money on Medium Last Month?
Another exploration of the Medium paywall, because it’s there
Lon Shapiro
Oct 11, 2019
Did Medium’s Programmers Add a Gaslighting Function or Does the Algorithm Have Feelings?
Did Medium’s Programmers Add a Gaslighting Function or Does the Algorithm Have Feelings?
A lighthearted look at how Medium can drive you crazy.
Lon Shapiro
Oct 17, 2019
Improving How We Calculate Writer Earnings to Increase Your Addiction.
Improving How We Calculate Writer Earnings to Increase Your Addiction.
In Medium’s Partner Program, writers earn daily through a new model to reward corporate pocketbooks
Lon Shapiro
Oct 22, 2019
A Marketing Primer For All You New Writers Out There.
A Marketing Primer For All You New Writers Out There.
Your guide to the dos and don’ts about self-promotion on this social media writing platform that shall remain nameless.
Lon Shapiro
Dec 1, 2019
How to Get Showered With [fill in the blank] as a Writer on Medium!
How to Get Showered With [fill in the blank] as a Writer on Medium!
Why waste time mastering your writing skills when you have this easy-to-use guide, chock-full of boilerplate text?
Lon Shapiro
Mar 25, 2020
5 Proven Methods to $hine as a Writer
5 Proven Methods to $hine as a Writer
Give readers a reason to come, a reason to stay, and a reason to come back for more.
Lon Shapiro
May 6, 2020
The Choice is Yours: Publishing Nirvana or an Eternity in Curgatory™
The Choice is Yours: Publishing Nirvana or an Eternity in Curgatory™
A newbie primer that tells the truth, warts and all, about online writing.
Lon Shapiro
Jun 25, 2020
How to Get Over 71,500 Views, 1,500 Fans, and Still Make Bupkis
How to Get Over 71,500 Views, 1,500 Fans, and Still Make Bupkis
An exploration of the battle for your writer’s soul
Lon Shapiro
Jun 29, 2020
How to Market With MailChimp, the Gorilla of the Email Marketing Jungle
How to Market With MailChimp, the Gorilla of the Email Marketing Jungle
It can be a rough ride building a mailing list and developing an email campaign to generating sales, but it’s worth it
Lon Shapiro
Jul 6, 2020
How I Climbed to the Top of Google’s Rankings
How I Climbed to the Top of Google’s Rankings
It felt good to beat Time Magazine and Rolling Stone but is there a formula for going viral?
Lon Shapiro
Dec 19, 2020
The Top 7 Reasons Why I’m Being Distributed by the Almighty Algorithm
The Top 7 Reasons Why I’m Being Distributed by the Almighty Algorithm
And why it’s not important
Lon Shapiro
May 28, 2021
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