#Medium and Substack Tips

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

Invitation to Elevate Your Substack Newsletter and Medium Stories a New Reddit Community

Welcome to r/Substack_Mastery Let’s discover how Reddit can amplify your reach, connect you with engaged readers, and seamlessly integrate your Substack newsletters with Medium stories for remarkable growth. Dear Writers and Readers, In 2020, I faced an unexpected setback when I was banned from one of my favorite Reddit communities. My “offense” was sharing my personal journey with autophagy…

[lowdown0]

6 Ways to Make Money from Articles/Content

Original content with your byline. Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash There are 6 basic ways to make money from your content. I will call the content articles, but it can also be videos, photos, podcasts, and artwork. Affiliates Writers can market affiliates on their websites or add links to their articles or posts on writing platforms or social media. Affiliate marketing isn’t as easy as it…

[astroismypassion]

✨PART OF FORTUNE IN SIGNS AND HOUSES SERIES: 4TH HOUSE✨

Credit goes to astrology blog @astroismypassion

ARIES PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Aries and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via starting your own small business from home or take a leadership role, especially in the kitchen, family matters, children, education, history and geography. You may be an excellent tour guide of your local town. You may also find wealth through becoming a coach, personal trainer or someone who suggest meal plan for a specific sport, for example meal plan for runners.

TAURUS PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Taurus and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via real estate, gardening, landscaping, art and craftsmanship. You can sell handmade items, such as pottery, jewelry or home decor. You may also offer gardening services, sell plants or draw plants and sell your drawings online. You could start a home-based catering service, bakery or sell homemade goods at a local market. You might be able to create financial plans for families since you have a knack for helping others to manage their finances.

GEMINI PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Gemini and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via writing articles, blogs, even e-books from home. Especially on platforms like Medium, Substack or starting your own blog from the comfort of your home. You may also offer tutoring services o reven create online courses in subjects you are passionate about (Udemy, Coursera, VIPKid).

CANCER PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via a home-based business, such as home bakery, daycare or arts and crafts. You could find abundance in life by becoming a life coach, counselor or therapist. You may earn money from a home-cooked meal delivery. You can also each yourself interior design.

LEO PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Leo and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via music, singing, performing from home, tutoring someone in music and teaching them how to play an instrument. You may also post tutorials (for example guitar tutorials) online from the comfort of your home.

VIRGO PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Virgo and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via selling your homemade jams, pies or granola mix. You may also offer healthy student snacks or offer tips on how to make those at home with cheap and easy ingredients. Again, you could feel abundant when starting a podcast or your own local book club or even themed book club.

LIBRA PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Libra and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via designing and selling your own T-shirts, designing logos for other people. You could be good at doing make up for weddings or birthday parties. You have a knack to be an excellent host at your own home. You feel the most abundant when you have balanced family relations and friendships, partnership.

SCORPIO PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Scorpio and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via teaching people how to overcome tough situations in life and helping them find their purpose, hosting a leadership course online or from home. You may also enjoy talking about mental health and psychology.

SAGITTARIUS PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Sagittarius and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via showing tourists your hometown, hosting a culinary course in a foreign language on the local cuisine. You could also find abundance by becoming a local tour guide, even offering virtual tours of your local town.

CAPRICORN PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Capricorn and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via working with your parents, helping other families finding structure and order in the home, organising someone's closet.

AQUARIUS PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Aquarius and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via video gaming from home and streaming. You could also start a home-based business. You feel the wealthiest when you are being progressive, unique and standing out from the community. You may attract wealth by starting a podcast with your close friends, building websites from home or launching your own social media channel, platform.

PISCES PART OF FORTUNE IN THE 4TH HOUSE

You feel the most abundant when you have Pisces and Cancer Sun people in your life. You could make money via taking photos of families or pregnant women. You may also do videos for someone's wedding, anniversary or birthday. You may host themed parties at home for your friends or poetry nights.

Credit goes to astrology blog @astroismypassion

[drdemonprince]

Can you offer any (academic) writing advice for Autistics and ADHDers? You clearly write a lot and write very well and very clearly, so some insight into your process would be great. Personally, I tend to struggle with over explaining or over citing (cause I am always getting misunderstood) and that I get very fixated on not misrepresenting what my sources are saying to avoid feeling like I'm lying. All this is time consuming and makes it hard to say what I really want to say. Thanks!

Hi there! I've written an essay about a lot of this, here is the free link to read it on Medium:

Much of my writing process is inspired by the book How to Write a Lot by Paul Silvia, and it is specifically tailored to academics. The advice applies to people who write popular nonfiction or fiction just as easily, however. And he does have advice relevant to the self-editing and self-doubt you describe feeling.

The full piece gets into this more, but here are some of the stand-out tips:

Schedule a regular time to write every week and show up no matter whether you are feeling it or not.

Throw out all your magical thinking about what you "need" to be able to write. You don't need the perfect workspace, divine inspiration, the right pen, the right playlist. You just need to show up to write regularly, and do it

Editing, outlining, working with research notes, and drafting all count as "writing." Don't expect your initial drafts to be perfect or to equate writing only with getting new words on the page.

Try writing in public spaces to help get yourself in the mindset of explaining a concept to someone with a different frame of reference and type of expertise than you. Writing in a cafe or a public library can force you think and write in a more accessible way. (alternatively, you can pretend you are explaining the concept to a specific person in your life who you respect but who doesnt have all the same reference points as you -- sometimes this is called the "Grandma Test". Explain something like you are talking to your grandma.)

In addition to all this, I would add that you should read a lot of writing, both good and bad, especially work that isn't dry and academic. If all you read is journal articles, you'll write a journal article -- and most of those are hell to read, even for academics. read fiction. read bad wattsapp shipping. read substacks. read newspapers. read indulgent personal nonfiction in the cut or whatever. read reddit posts. notice what works and what doesn't. develop an ear.

and then write a lot! it took me 15 years to get good enough for anything i wrote to get noticed. you can expect to take many years to get comfortable developing your own voice, too. i dont know how far along you are, but even when you've made tremendous progress you'll only notice your flaws and feel the most turgid brain foggy moments. that doesn't mean you're failing.

also, to some extent you can embrace your citation-dense, precise manner of self-expression. we are living in a moment of maximalism and indulgent, long creative works. it's the decade of the 5 hour youtube essay and the 2 hour album. my 5,000 word essays do better than my 2,000 word ones. you should strip down unnecessary tangents and trust yourself and your reader a little more probably, but ive found that the more blatantly autistic and indulgent my writing gets the more the right people like it. a writer's flaws and their distinctive voice are kinda hard to separate. you're not for everyone!

good luck!

[blubberquark]

Are Game Blogs Uniquely Lost?

All this started with my looking for the old devlog of Storyteller. I know at some point it was linked from the blogroll on the Braid devlog. Then I tried to look at on old devlog of another game that is still available. The domain for Storyteller is still active. The devblog is gone.

I tried an old bookmark from an old PC (5 PCs ago, I think). It was a web site linked to pixel art and programming tutorials. Instead of linking to the pages directly, some links link led to a twitter threads by authors that collected their work posted on different sites. Some twitter threads are gone because the users were were suspended, or had deleted their accounts voluntarily. Others had deleted old tweets. There was no archive. I have often seen links accompanied by "Here's a thread where $AUTHOR lists all his writing on $TOPIC". I wonder if the sites are still there, and only the tweets are gone.

A lot of "games studies" around 2010 happened on blogs, not in journals. Games studies was online-first, HTML-first, with trackbacks, tags, RSS and comment sections. The work that was published in PDF form in journals and conference proceedings is still there. The blogs are gone. The comment sections are gone. Kill screen daily is gone.

I followed a link from critical-distance.com to a blog post. That blog is gone. The domain is for sale. In the Wayback Machine, I found the link. It pointed to the comment section of another blog. The other blog has removed its comment sections and excluded itself from the Wayback Machine.

I wonder if games stuff is uniquely lost. Many links to game reviews at big sites lead to "page not found", but when I search the game's name, I can find the review from back in 2004. The content is still there, the content management systems have been changed multiple times.

At least my favourite tumblr about game design has been saved in the Wayback Machine: Game Design Tips.

To make my point I could list more sites, more links, 404 but archived, or completely lost, but when I look at small sites, personal sites, blogs, or even forums, I wonder if this is just confirmation bias. There must be all this other content, all these other blogs and personal sites. I don't know about tutorials for knitting, travel blogs, stamp collecting, or recipe blogs. I usually save a print version of recipes to my Download folder.

Another big community is fan fiction. They are like modding, but for books, I think. I don't know if a lot of fan fiction is lost to bit rot and link rot either. What is on AO3 will probably endure, but a lot might have gone missing when communities fandom moved from livejournal to tumblr to twitter, or when blogs moved from Wordpress to Medium to Substack.

I have identified some risk factors:

Personal home pages made from static HTML can stay up for while if the owner meticulously catalogues and links to all their writing on other sites, and if the site covers a variety of interests and topics.

Personal blogs or content management systems are likely to lose content in a software upgrade or migration to a different host.

Writing is more likely to me lost when it's for-pay writing for a smaller for-profit outlet.

A cause for sudden "mass extinction" of content is the move between social networks, or the death of a whole platform. Links to MySpace, Google+, Diaspora, and LiveJournal give me mostly or entirely 404 pages.

In the gaming space, career changes or business closures often mean old content gets deleted. If an indie game is wildly successful, the intellectual property might ge acquired. If it flops, the domain will lapse. When development is finished, maybe the devlog is deleted. When somebody reviews games at first on Steam, then on a blog, and then for a big gaming mag, the Steam reviews might stay up, but the personal site is much more likely to get cleaned up. The same goes for blogging in general, and academia. The most stable kind of content is after hours hobbyist writing by somebody who has a stable and high-paying job outside of media, academia, or journalism.

The biggest risk factor for targeted deletion is controversy. Controversial, highly-discussed and disseminated posts are more likely to be deleted than purely informative ones, and their deletion is more likely to be noticed. If somebody starts a discussion, and then later there are hundreds of links all pointing back to the start, the deletion will hurt more and be more noticeable. The most at-risk posts are those that are supposed to be controversial within a small group, but go viral outside it, or the posts that are controversial within a small group, but then the author says something about politics that draws the attention of the Internet at large to their other writings.

The second biggest risk factor for deletion is probably usefulness combined with hosting costs. This could also be the streetlight effect at work, like in the paragraph above, but the more traffic something gets, the higher the hosting costs. Certain types of content are either hard to monetise, and cost a lot of money, or they can be monetised, so the free version is deliberately deleted.

The more tech-savvy users are, the more likely they are to link between different sites, abandon a blogging platform or social network for the next thing, try to consolidate their writings by deleting their old stuff and setting up their own site, only to let the domain lapse. The more tech-savvy users are, the more likely they are to mess with the HTML of their templates or try out different blogging software.

If content is spread between multiple sites, or if links link to social network posts that link to blog post with a comment that links to a reddit comment that links to a geocities page, any link could break. If content is consolidated in a forum, maybe Archive team could save all of it with some advance notice.

All this could mean that indie games/game design theory/pixel art resources are uniquely lost, and games studies/theory of games criticism/literary criticism applied to games are especially affected by link rot. The semi-professional, semi-hobbyist indie dev, the writer straddling the line between academic and reviewer, they seem the most affected. Artists who start out just doodling and posting their work, who then get hired to work on a game, their posts are deleted. GameFAQs stay online, Steam reviews stay online, but dev logs, forums and blog comment sections are lost.

Or maybe it's only confirmation bias. If I was into restoring old cars, or knitting, or collecting stamps, or any other thing I'd think that particular community is uniquely affected by link rot, and I'd have the bookmarks to prove it.

Figuring this out is important if we want to make predictions about the future of the small web, and about the viability of different efforts to get more people to contribute. We can't figure it out now, because we can't measure the ground truth of web sites that are already gone. Right now, the small web is mostly about the small web, not about stamp collecting or knitting. If we really manage to revitalise the small web, will it be like the small web of today except bigger, the web-1.0 of old, or will certain topics and communities be lost again?

[exeggcute]

post it to substack. or even medium. that way you get the satisfaction of posting with the comfort of knowing no one will read it

oh I recently spun up a website to host various projects, including the interesting links collections, and there's a few other one-off ideas I'm cooking up atm... if I tip over the edge into a full-blown screed writer it's all gonna go there

[pratanumindpowerdevelopment]

25 innovative ways to earn money without investment as a web content writer

Here are 25 innovative ways to earn money without investment as a web content writer — all designed for minimal to zero upfront costs but leveraging your writing skills, internet access, and creativity:

 1. Start a Niche Blog with Free Platforms

Use Blogger or Medium.

Monetize later via AdSense, affiliate links, or paid guest posts.

 2. Offer Content Writing Services on LinkedIn

Use LinkedIn to offer your services directly to small business owners, coaches, and startups.

Share writing samples as posts.

 3. Write on Medium Partner Program

Earn money based on read time and engagement.

Focus on trending topics like AI, productivity, or self-help.

 4. Create and Sell Email Templates

Design copy for eCommerce, marketing, or re-engagement campaigns.

Sell them on Gumroad or directly to startups.

 5. Offer WhatsApp Marketing Content

Provide short sales messages, product descriptions, and stories for WhatsApp campaigns.

Great for local businesses.

 6. Approach NGOs and Small Businesses

Offer to write their web content, brochures, or social posts for free.

Ask for testimonials and referrals.

 7. Guest Post for Payment

Many websites pay for high-quality guest posts (e.g., Listverse, A List Apart).

Focus on niche topics like tech, travel, wellness, or finance.

 8. Write and Sell Micro-eBooks

Use Google Docs to create eBooks (5–10 pages) on topics like freelancing, budgeting, etc.

Sell via Payhip or Gumroad.

 9. Start a Newsletter on Substack

Offer free tips on writing, freelancing, or digital marketing.

Monetize later with paid subscriptions.

 10. Edit and Reformat Resumes or LinkedIn Profiles

Offer services to job seekers, especially freshers or mid-career professionals.

 11. Offer Product Description Writing for Online Sellers

Reach out to sellers on Meesho, Amazon, Flipkart, or Etsy.

Offer 5 free samples, then convert them into paying clients.

 12. Write SOPs and Admission Essays

Cater to students applying to foreign universities.

Join education-related Facebook groups to find leads.

 13. Use Canva to Create Content + Visual Packs

Bundle social media captions with images (like 30 captions + 30 designs).

Sell as digital products.

 14. Create Content Writing Courses (Text-Based)

Use Google Docs or Google Sites.

Sell via Telegram, WhatsApp, or Facebook groups.

 15. Become a Quora Partner

Start answering questions strategically.

Some users still receive bonuses for high-performing answers (depends on the invite program).

 16. Review Apps or Websites

Send cold emails to app developers offering reviews or user guides.

Ask for a small fee in exchange.

 17. Use Affiliate Links in Blog Posts

Join programs like Amazon Associates, Hostinger, Canva, or Grammarly.

Write SEO-optimized content and embed links.

 18. Offer Language Translation + Content

Combine writing with translation if you know regional languages.

Create bilingual website content.

 19. Write Sample Lessons for EdTech Platforms

Contact online tuition or learning platforms.

Offer demo lessons, notes, or practice tests in English.

 20. Partner with Local Shops for Google Reviews

Write polished business descriptions or Google Map listings.

Charge ₹200–₹500 per listing.

 21. Join Facebook or Telegram Freelance Groups

Post your skills daily, share samples, and network directly.

 22. Offer Tagline and Slogan Writing Services

Brands always need punchy copy for ads or banners.

Create a portfolio on Behance or Google Drive.

 23. Write Scripts for YouTubers and Reels Creators

Many small creators need writing help for intros, narration, or subtitles.

 24. Write Press Releases

Offer low-cost PR services to startups and artists.

Submit to free PR sites or offer syndication.

 25. Conduct Writing Challenges or Classes

Run 5-day writing challenges on WhatsApp or Instagram.

Offer a certificate + upsell a full writing course later.

[meow-clops]

Sorry I’ve been absent here lately.

I’ve been roaming through other social media and blog platforms, searching for a new space to share my writing.

But in the end, I realized this is the best place for me to immerse myself deeply.

I love the mood of Tumblr girls, and the creativity of Tumblr users. It feels completely different from other writing platforms like Medium or Substack.

I’m not here to write article tips, how-tos, or toxic headlines.

I just want to share little fragments of my life—like seeing a beautiful dog, eating some strange but wonderful food in Australia, or studying so hard that I collapse into sleep.

I also want to feel connected—with people who are studying, writing, simply living.

The casual, quiet mood of this place speaks to me in a way nowhere else does.

I’ve been here for years, and I still want to stay. I started this blog back in 2020. My English was terrible back then.

But now, my next step is going to university to get a Master of Creative Writing.

This journey has taken me so far.

I’m grateful to live in an era where we can connect with each other across the world.

[bllsbailey]

There Is Good Reason to Believe Google Deliberately Suppressed Information on the Trump Shooting

Questions about Google’s bias are reemerging in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

The search engine giant has been criticized plenty of times over recent years for propping up search results beneficial to the left while suppressing those that might favor the right.

Now, Google is coming under fire after it was revealed that its auto-populate feature was not bringing up the shooting of Trump.

Jeff Charles is the host of "A Fresh Perspective" podcast. He is a contributor for RedState, Newsweek Opinion and also has a Substack called "Chasing Liberty."

Jeff is also a freelance writer and political contributor who has appeared on Fox News, The Hill's "Rising," Fox Soul, Newsmax, and the First TV Network.

He enjoys reading, binging TV shows, learning to play the banjo (badly), and all things nerdy. He also believes that any steak cooked above medium rare is burnt, and an abomination.

Check out all of his information here.

You can follow him on Twitter: @jeffcharlesjr

If you have a tip about a story of local government abuse, send him an email: jeff@afreshperspectiveshow.com

bllsbailey@tumblr & politicspresumptuous.blogspot.com knows a lot about how Google censors and shadow bans conservative blogs, because he has experienced it for years.

[techniver]

Where can I post my articles which I write freely without following anybody's rules and get paid?

There are many platforms where you can post your articles and get paid without following any strict guidelines. Here are a few options to consider:

Medium: Medium is a popular platform for writers of all levels, and it's a great place to build an audience and get your work noticed. You can earn money through Medium's Partner Program, which pays writers based on the number of views and claps their articles receive.

Substack: Substack is another popular platform that allows writers to build their own subscription newsletters. You can set your own subscription price, and you'll keep 95% of the revenue.

Patreon: Patreon is a platform that allows you to create a community around your work. You can offer your patrons exclusive content, early access to new articles, and other perks.

Vocal Media: Vocal Media is a platform that pays writers based on the engagement their articles receive. You can earn money through views, likes, and comments.

HubPages: HubPages is a platform that allows you to write articles on a variety of topics. You can earn money through Google AdSense ads that are displayed on your articles.

In addition to these platforms, there are many other websites and online communities that are looking for high-quality content. You can find a list of these websites by doing a simple Google search. The most important thing is to create high-quality content that people will want to read and share.

Here are some additional tips for getting paid to write:

Find a niche: It's easier to stand out from the crowd if you focus on writing about a specific topic.

Promote your work: Share your articles on social media and other online platforms.

Build relationships with other writers: Networking can help you find new opportunities and get your work noticed.

Don't give up: It takes time to build a successful writing career. Don't get discouraged if you don't see results overnight.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Please Follow, comment, and like this answer if you found it helpful.

[jameszhall]

Start Making Money With Your Writing in Just 3 Months

Let’s be real: you don’t need another “how to become a writer” guide that tells you to build a website, grow a huge audience, and post daily on LinkedIn before you make a dime.

You want to earn actual money from your writing — and you want to do it without spiraling into overthinking, imposter syndrome, or analysis paralysis.

This is your 90-day, no-BS guide to getting started. Not perfect. Not overwhelming. Just action.

Phase 1: Get Clear (Days 1–15) Before you can earn from your writing, you need to get out of the “I want to do everything” mindset and choose a path. You don’t need to know your forever niche — just pick something you can commit to for the next 90 days.

Step 1: Choose your writing path Ask yourself: What kind of writing do I want to get paid for — and what’s realistic right now?

Some quick-start options:

Writing blog posts or articles for businesses

Copywriting (like emails or website content)

Freelance writing for publications

Creating a paid newsletter

Publishing a short ebook or guide

Don't overthink it. Pick one and go with it. You can always pivot later.

Step 2: Pick a topic or niche (ish) You don’t need to be an expert — just interested. Start with what you know or care about.

Ideas:

Mental health tips for Gen Z

Fitness content for new moms

SaaS writing for tech startups

Freelance writing about…freelance writing (seriously)

Clarity comes from doing — not from reading 30 blog posts.

Step 3: Create a tiny portfolio No need for a fancy website. Just gather 2–3 decent samples and put them in a Google Doc, Medium page, or free portfolio site like Contently.

Tip: If you don’t have paid work yet, write a sample as if someone hired you. That counts.

Phase 2: Take Action (Days 16–60) Okay, deep breath — this is where you actually start putting yourself out there. Not when you're “ready.” Not when your portfolio is perfect. Now.

Step 4: Start pitching, posting, or publishing Depending on your path:

Freelancers → send cold emails or pitch 5–10 clients/publications per week.

Content writers/bloggers → publish weekly and share it in relevant communities.

Ebook writers → outline and write 500–1,000 words a day. You’ll be shocked how fast it adds up.

Don’t disappear after a week. Keep showing up — even if you’re shouting into the void at first.

Step 5: Use platforms where people are already looking for writers Not sure where to start? These are goldmines:

Upwork and Fiverr (yes, people make real money there)

Facebook groups for business owners or freelancers

LinkedIn (post tips, share your work, comment on others)

Medium, Substack, or Beehiiv (to build an audience or show your writing style)

Remember: people need writers. You just need to be findable.

Step 6: Celebrate tiny wins Got your first $50 client? Amazing. Someone shared your article? Huge. You showed up and wrote today? That’s the whole game.

Momentum matters more than money in the early days.

Phase 3: Monetize & Grow (Days 61–90) By now, you’ll have real feedback — what’s clicking, what’s not, and where the money might be hiding. Time to lean into it.

Step 7: Turn your writing into an offer If you’re freelancing: make a simple services list. People love clear packages like:

2 blog posts/month – $300

Welcome email sequence – $250

If you’re building a writing-based business: turn your content into a paid product (like an ebook, paid newsletter, or Notion template).

You don’t need a funnel or course. Just something valuable that people can buy.

Step 8: Make it easy to pay you Use Gumroad, PayPal, Stripe, or a simple Google Form. No excuses like “I haven’t built a website yet.”

You don’t need fancy tech. You need an offer, a price, and a way to say: Here’s how to work with me.

Step 9: Reflect, tweak, repeat What worked in the last 90 days? What felt fun? What drained you?

Double down on what worked. Ditch what didn’t. That’s how you find your groove — not by planning, but by doing.

A Few Final Words You’re not behind. You’re not too late. You’re not underqualified.

You just haven’t started — yet.

If you take imperfect action every week, stay consistent, and keep learning as you go, you can absolutely be earning from your writing in 90 days. Not “someday.” Not “when you're ready.” Now.

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

What Is ILLUMINATION Writing Academy?

 I prepared a video to introduce our first public publication on Substack Happy May, dear Readers and Writers, Recently, our chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz announced the establishment of our first publication publication on Substack. It is called ILLUMINATION Writing Academy. He also shared the submission guidelines which I link below if you haven’t seen it: ILLUMINATION Writing Academy:…

[ameliasoulturner]

What I Wish I Knew as a Young Writer: Real Talk for Aspiring Wordsmiths

If you’re a young writer staring at a blank page and wondering how to get your words out into the world, I’ve got you. With over a decade of blogging, publishing articles, and authoring books, I’ve lived through the rejection letters, the quiet launches, the unexpected wins, and the joy of finally finding my voice. And here's the truth: writing isn’t just about talent. It’s about persistence, strategy, and building real connections.

So let’s talk—not like a lecture, but like a chat over coffee—about what I’d do if I were just starting out as a young writer today.

Why Starting Young Is a Superpower

First off, let me tell you something important: being a young writer is an asset, not a liability. You’re probably closer to new trends, fresher in perspective, and still full of creative energy that hasn’t been dulled by decades of criticism or burnout. You might feel like no one’s listening yet, but this is your training ground. Every sentence you write sharpens your skills. Every rejection teaches you resilience. Don’t rush to be perfect—just focus on being consistent.

Step 1: Pick a Lane, But Keep It Flexible

As a young writer, you don’t need to know exactly what kind of writer you want to be. Fiction? Nonfiction? Essays? Blogging? YouTubing with scripts? Start by dabbling. But once something clicks—when writing a certain type of piece feels more exciting than exhausting—lean into it. Create a “lane” that helps you build a personal brand, but stay flexible. The creative world shifts constantly, and so can you.

Hot tip? Choose a niche that interests you and has an audience. It’s okay to write what you love, but don’t ignore what people are already searching for. That’s how you build traction faster.

Step 2: Build an Online Home for Your Work

I can't emphasize this enough: own your space online. Relying solely on social media to showcase your writing is risky. Platforms change. Algorithms bury your content. But your website? That's your digital home.

Get yourself a domain name—something simple, easy to remember, ideally your name. Set up a clean blog or portfolio using tools like WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix. If you're tight on funds, Substack is a free and trending platform for newsletters that double as blogs.

Use your site to share your work regularly—think essays, poetry, op-eds, or personal reflections. Think of it like your own magazine. This is what editors, agents, and collaborators will Google when they’re considering you. Make sure they like what they see.

Step 3: Use Social Media as a Publishing Tool, Not a Distraction

Yes, TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) can be time-sucking vortexes, but they can also be powerful platforms for writers—if you’re strategic.

Pick one or two platforms where your audience already hangs out. For Gen Z writers, TikTok and Instagram are hot. For essayists or opinion writers, X and Threads are more your vibe. Create short-form versions of your writing: tweetable insights, Instagram carousels with mini-essays, or a reel summarizing your latest blog post.

Don’t worry about going viral. Focus on being valuable. Post consistently, engage with your readers, and let people know there’s more where that came from (aka your blog or newsletter).

Step 4: Pitch Like a Pro

Getting your work out there isn’t just about waiting to be discovered. It’s about pitching.

A pitch is a short email you send to editors at magazines, blogs, or news outlets, where you explain your story idea and why you’re the right person to write it. It’s not scary—it’s a skill, and like any skill, you get better with practice.

Start small. Student magazines, Medium publications, newsletters that accept guest posts, niche blogs—these are great stepping stones. Research what they publish. Read their guidelines. Then pitch them something fresh, relevant, and aligned with their tone.

Eventually, you’ll graduate to bigger fish like BuzzFeed, Vox, The Atlantic, or The New York Times. And yes, young writers do get published there. I’ve seen it happen.

Step 5: Don’t Wait for Permission—Self-Publish

Traditional publishing is amazing, but it’s slow. Like, painfully slow. And full of gatekeepers. But the good news? We live in a golden age of self-publishing.

If you’ve written a novella, a collection of poems, or even just a handful of essays you’re proud of, don’t wait for an agent to validate your work. Package it. Publish it. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Gumroad, and even Etsy are amazing for young writers selling digital content.

Design a beautiful cover using Canva. Offer it for $2.99. Promote it on your social channels. You’d be surprised how many people will pay to read something honest and raw, especially when it comes from someone authentic.

Step 6: Network Without Being Cringey

You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room, but you do need to show up. Comment on other writers' work. DM someone to tell them their piece moved you (don’t ask for favors—just offer appreciation). Join online writing communities on Discord, Reddit, or Slack. Go to local readings, even virtual ones.

And if you’re in high school or college? Use that to your advantage. Join student publications. Apply for internships. Your “student” status opens doors that won’t be open forever.

Networking isn’t about kissing up. It’s about forming real relationships with people who are into the same stuff you are. Those relationships will take you further than you can imagine.

Step 7: Master the Art of Rewriting

Writing is rewriting. Say it again with me. Writing is rewriting.

Your first draft is just the beginning. You don’t have to get it perfect—you just have to get it down. Then you shape it. Cut the fluff. Tighten the sentences. Make sure your ideas are clear, your voice is consistent, and your story flows.

If you want to seriously level up, read your work out loud. That’s where the weird sentences, awkward pacing, and overused words pop out.

Pro tip: Grammarly and Hemingway Editor are great tools, but don’t rely on them blindly. They’re assistants, not gods.

Step 8: Treat Writing Like a Job—Even Before It Pays

Want to be a writer? Act like one.

Set a schedule. Block out writing time like you would for a part-time job. Even if it’s just 30 minutes a day before school or work, consistency matters more than bursts of inspiration. Use a content calendar. Track your submissions. Build a portfolio.

If you treat your writing seriously, others will too.

Step 9: Rejection Isn’t Personal (Even When It Feels Like It Is)

You’re going to get rejected. A lot. Welcome to the club.

I’ve been turned down by editors who later hired me. I’ve had pieces sit unread for months, only to go viral when I reposted them a year later. The publishing world is subjective and messy. Sometimes your work is brilliant, but just not a fit. Other times, it needs more polishing.

Don’t let one “no” stop you. Let it redirect you.

Step 10: Your Voice Is Your Superpower

This might be the most important thing I say in this entire piece: your voice matters.

Not everyone needs to write like Hemingway or Zadie Smith or Stephen King. You have something only you can say in the way only you can say it. The world doesn’t need more generic content. It needs stories that sound like you.

Lean into your quirks. Use your background, your slang, your weird humor, your cultural references. That’s what makes your writing come alive.

Final Thoughts: You’re Already Ahead

If you’re reading this, thinking about writing, dreaming of getting your work out there—guess what? You’re already ahead of 90% of people who say they want to write but never sit down and do it.

Writing is a lifelong relationship. Some days you’ll love it. Some days you’ll want to ghost it. But if you stick with it, it will reward you in ways you can’t imagine yet.

You’ve got this. Write your truth, build your platform, connect with people who care—and trust me, your words will find their way into the world.

And when they do? It'll feel like magic.

[negiseogaurav]

Top Blog Submission Site List in 2025 to Boost Your SEO and Traffic

Blog submission is a powerful off-page SEO technique to gain backlinks, improve visibility, and drive traffic. Here's a direct list of the best blog submission sites for 2025:

What is Blog Submission?

Blog submission involves sharing your blog posts on various third-party platforms, directories, or communities. The goal is to increase the visibility of your content, gain backlinks, and attract traffic from readers who browse these platforms for new and useful content.

Benefits of Blog Submission

Increases website traffic

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Drives targeted niche audiences to your site

Top Blog Submission Sites List in 2025

Here are some of the best blog submission platforms you should consider in 2025:

Medium – DA 96 A popular blogging platform with a massive readership, ideal for long-form content and thought leadership.

Blogger (Blogspot) – DA 100 Google’s own platform. Easy to set up and beneficial for SEO as it's directly linked with Google indexing.

WordPress.com – DA 92 Offers free blogging options with built-in SEO tools and access to a large community.

Tumblr – DA 86 Great for visual and microblog content; supports easy re-sharing and social engagement.

LinkedIn Articles – DA 99 Professional platform for sharing blogs with industry experts, marketers, and business professionals.

Ghost – DA 82 Minimalistic and performance-oriented blogging platform ideal for serious writers and content publishers.

Substack – DA 81 Perfect for turning blogs into email newsletters and monetizing your content.

Blogarama – DA 61 A reliable directory where you can list your blog and reach niche-specific readers.

BlogEngage – DA 63 A blog submission community that allows content sharing, voting, and engagement with fellow bloggers.

AllTop – DA 70 Curates the best content from top blogs in every category, giving your content extra exposure.

Get 250+ Blog Submission Sites With High DA, PA

Tips to Maximize Blog Submission Results

Customize Titles & Descriptions: Avoid generic summaries; tailor them for each platform.

Include Keywords: Ensure your titles and descriptions include relevant keywords.

Add Images: Visuals can significantly improve click-through rates.

Be Consistent: Make blog submission a part of your monthly content promotion strategy.

Track Results: Use tools like Google Analytics or UTM tracking to see which platforms perform best.

Final Note

Use these top blog submission sites to maximize your blog’s reach in 2025. Submitting your blogs on high-authority platforms not only helps with SEO but also boosts credibility and traffic. Start now and build strong backlinks for long-term results.

[drdemonprince]

thank you for answering the ask about substack vs medium! super interesting and i hadn't been aware of that stuff! I'll definitely make more of an effort to read more on medium. do you have any tips for finding things on medium? or any reading recs?

Some of my favorite writers on there are James Finn, Julia Serano Katelyn Burns, Shannon Ashley, Jesse Meadows, and Emma Holiday. A lot of the Medium Staff picks are actually pretty good, so long as you stay away from the business/tech/productivity nonsense. Other than that, poke around the tags for things you're interested in (neurodiversity, autism, equality, gender, transgender, lgbtq, health, whatever) and you'll find a real mix. There's some really high caliber journalists on there in the science and health realms, as well as political commentary (tho most of the latter are kind of a liberal snoozefest for me).

[lawfirmistanbul]

Welcome to Oznur & Partners Law Firm's Blog Network

Welcome to Oznur & Partners Law Firm's Blog Network

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