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Kaz Humphries's avatar

I am finally ahead of the game and got this published in Illumination yesterday. Have two more waiting on getting published.

https://medium.com/illumination/cancer-gifts-the-opportunity-to-refresh-who-you-think-you-are-478a9f131c8f

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Laurie Shiers's avatar

This is gorgeous and inspiring!

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Kaz Humphries's avatar

thanks honey, it's clearly a work in progress! there is a bigger picture evolving behind the scenes! Watch this space!

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Denise Pyles's avatar

Great post. I am a volunteer choir director and so appreciate the value of singing!

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Jean Anne's avatar

Holiday cookies are my theme today. Making me hungry

https://link.medium.com/gOUgw9ie08

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Giulia Picciau's avatar

“Video killed the Radio Stars” https://link.medium.com/e2idYeG6Z8

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Laurie Shiers's avatar

Here's yesterday's, which I just finished today.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BdMlhCE8K8WZfIE_aMDHGrWVejH41rL5th9N-T8lM5Q/edit?usp=sharing

I like the idea of sharing a story AND something actionable related to developing creative and emotional freedom, but I think it's still a little clunky. Welcome any feedback.

I'm struggling. I've been starting these off with a PSST and find myself discovering a new direction midway and following that inspiration. Not sure if I need to be more disciplined or..? What's not working is to finish these posts in an hour. I need at least twice that right now. Again, would love your input. Thanks!

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Kaz Humphries's avatar

Hi Laurie, I've had a read and honestly a little confused. I don't see how the story about kissing at camp relates to the work you're trying to promote. The segway isn't clear to me unfortunately.

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Laurie Shiers's avatar

This is what I was worried about. I'm wondering about turning this post into two distinct pieces. It's clear to me what the takeaway would be for the mental flexibility piece, but what's not yet clear is the point and takeaway of the first kiss piece. Thanks for reading, Kaz!

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Kaz Humphries's avatar

I would absolutely split the two into the fine pieces they have the potential to become. Also can I suggest you change the beginning of the kissing story with less lead up and more action, then backtrack?

One thing I've realised after countless reading hours, observing publications is this fact. You have 15 seconds to grab your audience. Which equates to the first short paragraph. Scary right? You've got all the right personalised component, just need a sharper hook at the beginning honey.

I've been utilising the publishing component of medium to guide me on what hooks a new audience person, what generates a highlight, what gets me published. Seriously thank you @Shaunta Grimes for this gift of BYOB because my writing has improved exponentially! 9/10 pieces are now being published and generating income. I am so grateful

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Jayme Johnson's avatar

And DONE! Day 16 of online learning accessibility - Free digital document accessibility conversion: https://idwerkz.com/blog/31-days-to-a11y/accessible-document-conversions-sensusaccess/

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Julie's avatar

“How to Eat the Best Berries” by Julie Moreno https://link.medium.com/wioea0Io08

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Richard Emerson's avatar

What to do when you are assigned to a long-range planning committee? https://medium.com/@remerson9/charting-a-course-for-the-future-65afdb0bb8b1

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Denise Pyles's avatar

Fantastic story! Love it!!

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Dr. Subra Mukherjee's avatar

I want to be a top novel writer but finding it difficult to develop a consistent daily writing habit. Here's a piece about one of my reflections during the pandemic-( Please comment and let me know how I have written)

https://medium.com/@subramukherjeeroy/the-mundane-friday-evening-6ee15be2d6fd

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DRM's avatar

This is for everyone who wonders, "Why bother with grammar rules?" You might be obscuring the message you're trying to deliver to readers.

https://medium.com/what-to-do-about-everything/why-does-grammar-and-punctuation-matter-ef1462b7fdb

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Parag Shah's avatar

Following the SWOT Analysis, I listed and described my weaknesses as a writer. After that, I prioritized the weaknesses based on how they impact my writing. This is the first step in addressing the weaknesses.

https://medium.com/@adaptives/addressing-my-weaknesses-as-a-writer-4fd982b8b550

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