Why Obsessing Over Platforms Is Killing Your Creativity As A Writer
How Medium works shouldn’t be your concern. Instead, focus on your creative craft.
You want Medium to work in your favor. You want the platform to promote your articles to more readers so that you can get more views, shares, and earnings.
Sadly, that’s not how things work. Medium’s algorithm has been consistently changing throughout the years. In the past few years, some significant changes have created conflict among writers, who aren’t sure why their articles are down-performing.
Even top writers have left Medium searching for better returns for their consistent efforts of writing quality stories.
Medium is just a platform that gives you a place to write. Further, it also allows you to read thousands of stories and connect with other writers. It’s a place where you can learn about different topics.
As a writer, you want readers to recognize your work and a better outcome for your effort in publishing incredible stories.
My take on this has changed throughout my writing journey. When I began writing, I sought rewards as most do. For instance, I constantly checked my stats and got obsessed with increasing my views. When I didn’t get the desired…
