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Summary

The "Thought Thinkers Newsletter" announces the creation of a Discord server for the publication, provides a September recap, and highlights notable stories and contributors.

Abstract

The latest edition of the "Thought Thinkers Newsletter" introduces a new Discord server dedicated to the publication's community, offering a platform for discussion and exchange of thoughts. The newsletter also reflects on the month of September, showcasing a selection of compelling articles from various contributors. These include a poignant story by Annie Avery on pain and grief, an analysis of Adam Sandler's influence in Hollywood by Lewisicoaches, a piece on the public's fascination with Elon Musk by FJCMontenegro, a short story by PC Hubbard, and a humorous guide to fame by Emerson Dameron. The publication celebrates the growth of its community and the diversity of new voices, while also sharing updated submission guidelines.

Opinions

  • The author expresses enthusiasm about the new Discord server and its potential for community engagement.
  • There is an acknowledgment of the learning curve associated with managing the Discord platform, alongside gratitude for the support of volunteer admins.
  • The author holds a personal connection to the stories highlighted, particularly noting the evocative language and imagery used by Annie Avery.
  • There is a clear appreciation for the variety of content being contributed to the publication, as evidenced by the diverse range of topics and styles in the featured articles.
  • The author conveys optimism about the publication's trajectory, pointing to increased reads and views as indicators of success and community engagement.

THOUGHT THINKERS NEWSLETTER

A Discord Server For Thinkers of Thoughts

As well as a brief September recap

Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash

Hello Thought Thinkers!

First and foremost, I’d like to announce a Discord server for the publication! And for anyone who doesn't know what Discord is, I’ll let this Wikipedia page do the work.

So in case any of you have any excess thoughts you’ve been thinking, or there are any discussions you’d like to participate in, this is the place.

And though I’m still a little new to the ways of Discord, I’m hopeful I’ll learn them in time. Plus I’ve got two wonderful admins who’ve volunteered to help with the process. So a quick round of applause for Alec Zarenkiewicz and Edward Swafford!

I’ve created a few channels so far for separate discussions and topics, but I’m always open to more if anyone has any ideas!

I’ll include a brief list of some of the writers I hope might be interested in joining. I’ll try to keep my tag wall limited, but I extend the invitation here to any member of the publication who wants to join.

Benjamin Workman, Chieltjee, Captain Obvious, FJCMontenegro, Claire Elizabeth Levesque, René Beauchemin - [he/him], Annie Avery, Tammi Croteau, Zohvib, Gideon 6ix✍️, PC Hubbard, Diego Luján, Betty, Jane Anne | Creative Mentor, a.j. land, Emerson Dameron

Leave a comment and I’ll send you a link to the group! But feel no pressure to join.

With that out of the way, here are some of my personal favorite stories from the past couple of months here on Thought Thinkers.

This beautiful story by Annie Avery about pain, grief, and WWII uses incredibly evocative language and imagery that really stuck with me after reading.

And on the other side of the spectrum, one of our new writers, Lewiscoaches has been sharing a wide array of film pieces with the publication recently, one of my favorite of which was this in depth look at Adam Sandler.

Another new contributor to the publication, FJCMontenegro, shared this piece a few days ago about the public and media’s obsession with Elon Musk.

This next piece was another beautifully descriptive short story written by PC Hubbard, one of the publication’s newest fiction contributors.

This article was wrtten by Emerson Dameron, and it’s another great inclusion in his serious of pieces that give humorous, sardonic life lessons.

With all that out of the way, this concludes another thought-filled month here on Medium! The community is growing faster than ever and we’ve got a fresh batch of diverse new voices! Additionally, our monthly reads and views for the publication show a lot of reason to be encouraged.

Until my next chaotic newsletter ramble, keep those thoughts thinking and keys tapping!

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