Editors at Medium Used to Call Li’l’ Scooter the “Story Grenade”

Summary

Li'l Scooter, once known as the "Story Grenade" among Medium editors for his diverse writing topics, found focus through minimalism, leading to a more niche-oriented writing style that resonated better with his audience.

Abstract

The article recounts the transformation of a writer known as Li'l Scooter, who initially wrote about a wide array of subjects, from warthogs to preschool issues. His writing process was intense and unpredictable, likened to a "Story Grenade" that could go off in any direction. However, after experiencing preschool and adopting minimalism, he pivoted to a more focused approach, concentrating on fewer topics with greater depth. This shift to a niche writing style, encapsulated by his motto "Do one thing and do it pretty good, then do something else," brought a sense of relief to Medium editors who previously found him challenging to work with due to his scattered topics. The article also includes a call to action, inviting readers to learn more about writing engaging content for a target audience.

Opinions

Li'l Scooter's initial writing style was perceived as chaotic and wide-ranging, which was challenging for editors.
The writer's adoption of minimalism and the concept of "less is more" significantly changed his writing approach.
Editors at Medium welcomed the change to his writing style, as it became more predictable and focused on specific niches.
The writer's newfound philosophy of concentrating on one thing at a time and doing it well is presented as a positive development in his career.
The article suggests that the transformation in writing style was beneficial for both the writer and the editors, leading to more engaging content for the target audience.

’cause he used to go off in so many directions

I remember he used to sit at his little writing desk with his crayon and a piece of scrap paper.

He would be brainstorming for topics for his column.

Then, at some point, he would start shaking like Tom Terrific’s thinking cap, and my mom would say, “He’s fixin’ to blow!” His crayon would suddenly become so busy it would start to melt.

And the story itself would be about almost anything from warthogs in the wilderness to the problems with preschool.

But after a couple of months in preschool, most of them spent in a corner, he discovered minimalism, a practice where he dealt with fewer toys, fewer friends, and fewer playground visits. His tiny theory of “less is more” was born.

His writing began to concentrate on more of a niche than on the entire universe of thought coming from his overactive brain.

“Do one thing and do it pretty good, then do something else,” became his motto.

Editors at Medium began to relax and sit back more comfortably in their chairs. The Niche Brothers had arrived.

Also, check this out…

Thanks,

Don’s a keen observer and prolific reporter of truth, common sense, humor, & life. He’s a WRITER and humorist, sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek. He lives in Nashville, TN. He publishes every weekday morning. If you like his stuff, tell him HERE!

Editors at Medium Used to Call Li’l’ Scooter the “Story Grenade”

’cause he used to go off in so many directions

Write Content That Resonates With Your Target Audience

Speak what they can hear.