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The Blunt Truth About Medium Tips And People Who Write Them

Some people are worth listening to. Some less so. Here's how to tell the difference. Because tough conversations are worth having.

Apr 19 •

Medium Bans AI Content From Payment Program

Medium is enforcing new rules for AI content and images as of May 1st. I am grateful, but also concerned. Here's what you need to know.

Apr 12 •

Poems For Your Sprog?

National Poetry Month, what the heck is poetic prose, and a Nobel Prize winner for literature explains why writers should read poetry.

Apr 8 •

Wow, Frustration With Medium

Putting some hard facts on the table. Then we talk, okay?

Apr 5 •

A Great Book For Medium Writers

It's not about Medium or even writing on the internet, but if you only ever read one book about writing, make it this one.

Apr 1 •

March 2024

Why Writers Leave Medium

A conversation we should have sooner than later.

Mar 29 •

What Tony Said At Medium's Pub Crawl

Affinity, how Medium's algorithm works and how finding the right publications can make all the difference.

Mar 22 •

The Velveteen Rabbit And Why Books Live Forever

Thoughts on timeless writing inspired by a century old classic

Mar 18 •

A Little Peek Inside Medium's Pub Crawl

A cat walks into a pub. The bartender says "what'll you have?"

Mar 15 •

I Compared The Bestselling Books Of All Time With The Bestsellers Last Year.

Curious what you think of our collective taste in books.

Mar 11 •

Let's Talk About Good and Bad Editors On Medium

A few thoughts that might be helpful to both writers and editors.

Mar 8 •

Things I Highlighted In Bradbury's Zen In The Art Of Writing

As I flipped through sticky tabs, occurred to me he was channeling Baudelaire and Faulkner and so many writers that went before.

Mar 4 •

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