Be My Reading Buddy?

Summary

The author of a Medium article is seeking to establish mutual support relationships with other writers by becoming reading buddies, promising to read each other's work daily.

Abstract

The author expresses a desire to expand their network of fellow writers on Medium by engaging in a reciprocal reading and support arrangement. They have already established a positive relationship with writers who comment on their articles, and they list these writers by name, inviting others to join this community of mutual support. The author emphasizes the value of having more writers consistently engage with each other's content, suggesting that this practice not only fosters joy in communication but also provides tangible support. They propose a simple agreement: if a writer comments on the author's article and commits to reading their work, the author will reciprocate by checking out the writer's page every day. This idea of a read-for-read community is credited to Uwem Daniels, the author's first reading buddy. The author also provides links to further reading on the benefits of having a read buddy and offers options for readers to support their work financially through Medium membership or a direct contribution via Buy Me A Coffee.

Opinions

The author values mutual support among writers on Medium and believes in the power of a read-for-read community.
They appreciate the writers who already engage with their content and are eager to extend this network.
The author sees the interaction with other writers as a source of joy and a way to receive genuine support.
They are committed to a fair exchange, offering daily engagement with other writers' content in return for similar support.
The author acknowledges the influence of Uwem Daniels in shaping their approach to building a supportive writing community.
They are open to new connections and encourage writers to reach out by leaving a comment to initiate the reading buddy relationship.

I need one and I’m sure you do too

While being on Medium I’ve learned what my favorite things are. I enjoy supporting other writers who support me. Most of the writers who comment on my stuff I already enjoy reading. I look for their posts every day. Here are their names if you’d like to check them out.

I gladly support them and they in return read my work. Probably for the sheer joy in communicating but none the less they are supporting me.

Now I’m at a point where I want to have more writers whose name always pops up in the comments below my articles. I want to read more writers whom when I interact with them the favor is returned.

Want to be my reading buddy? Leave a comment below and I’ll check your page out every day. As long as you’re checking mine too, it will stay that way.

I got this idea from Uwem Daniels my first ever reading buddy.

Be My Reading Buddy?

I need one and I’m sure you do too

You Need A Read Buddy To Make Money

A read-for-read community is like a rainbow that beautifies the horizon.