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The web content is a reflective narrative detailing an aspiring writer's journey from the desire to write to actively engaging with the writing community on Medium, learning the craft, and navigating various tools and platforms to improve and share their work.

Abstract

The article "GOOGLE That Shit!" by Crystal Guthrie is a personal account of a budding writer's path to becoming a published author on Medium. It begins with the author's long-held dream of writing, the practicalities of life that led to a "real job," and the subsequent realization that there must be more to life. The turning point comes when the author starts reading stories on Medium.com, leading to the epiphany that they too can write and share their work. After publishing several stories and receiving positive feedback, the author acknowledges the need for further development in writing skills, more readers, and mentorship. The narrative then shifts to the challenges of learning the intricacies of writing and the various tools available, such as Google Workspace, Quora, Slack, and social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. The author emphasizes the importance of research and the use of technology in enhancing one's writing and reach. The article concludes with the author's commitment to writing for inspiration, health, and to encourage others, while also inviting readers to join Medium through their referral link.

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  • The author believes that reading and engaging with content on Medium is a gateway to becoming a writer.
  • There is an expressed need for mentorship and guidance in the writing process.
  • The author conveys a sense of accomplishment and community validation through the reception of their published work.
  • The article suggests that learning to navigate various digital tools and platforms is essential for a modern writer's success.
  • The author's journey reflects a transition from quiet quitting to active pursuit of personal aspirations.
  • There is an underlying enthusiasm for the potential of technology to aid in the writing process and connect with a broader audience.
  • The author values the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement in the craft of writing.
  • By sharing personal experiences, the author aims to inspire and motivate other writers.

GOOGLE That Shit!

“New Writer Under Construction…G.T.S.” — Crystal Guthrie

Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash

“Have you ever wanted to be a writer, a good writer?”

How It starts

  1. You say you want to write.
  2. You got journals over the years where you start and stop and repeat and quit.
  3. You got to get a real job to make real money to take care of yourself cause all you got is you.
  4. You got dreams, big dreams of being the greatest writer of all time.
  5. You got hopes.
  6. You got wants and wishes.
  7. You got bills, bills, lots of bills.
  8. You got no promotion or raise in salary, even though you work your ass off.
  9. You got “quiet quitting” of your job.
  10. You know “there has got to be more” than this…

The Fix for problems

A friend tells you to read their stories on Medium.com. Read and clap, read and clap…clap…clap 50 times. You are good at following instructions, so that is what you do.

Do you think these stories are good, informative, motivational, sad, interesting, empathetic, heart-wrenching, TMI, I can relate to, healthy, true, or fictional? “YES!”

The Lightbulb Moment

  1. If my friend can write, I can write.
  2. If my friend can share, I can share, maybe, not much or very little, in my comfort zone.
  3. I might as well give it a try.
  4. So, I write and write and write and write and share and share and share and share.
  5. I publish my stories, 25 of them (check the partial list below.)
  6. I publish story 26, Sell It, Donate, Dump It! through a publication, NWW.
  7. I actually, get reads and comments, WOW!
  8. Someone gets me and likes my stories.

My Stories; Seven of my first 25

The Dilemma

  1. I need to write more.
  2. I need more readers and commenters.
  3. I need help with my writing.
  4. I need a mentor or two.
  5. I need direction, instruction, lesson learns, and what to do or not to do to save me time and years.

It benefits you to read responses to stories and constructive comments.

Thanks, Robert Ralph who has helped me and led me to Ayodeji Awosika and the writing/blog class.

Writing Class Rules

  1. Lots of new stuff I have heard of or not and never had to use till now!
  2. I have a learning curve to tackle and tackle I will.
  3. I feel like the tortoise and not the hare.
  4. I start the class and then have to go research what each subject means.
  5. I am led to another whole new entire topic to study now.
  6. I feel like the hamster on the proverbial wheel.
  7. I “keep on keepin’ on” as I slowly make it through another topic.

All I want to do is write!

“I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” - Shannon Hale

“Write your first draft with your heart. Rewrite with your head.” - Mike Rich

“If you have no critics, you’ll likely have no success.” - Malcolm X

Now to Get Up to Speed

  1. The most I used is Google search (internet search engine) and Gmail (google free email) for my needs and these have got me through.
  2. Youtube “how to do” to the rescue too.
  3. Teams for O365/O365 Apps at work, Zoom, WebEx.

This brings me to the topic of my story and what I have to do. Do you have to do this too? You are not alone.

G.T. S. aka Google That Shit!

What is Quora?

Quora is a question and answer website where people go to find information. Every piece of content on the site is generated by users, meaning it is created, edited, and organized by the same people that use the website.

What is Slack?

Slack is a messaging app for business that connects people to the information they need. By bringing people together to work as one unified team, Slack transforms the way organizations communicate...

How to Use Instagram? How to Use Twitter?

(I always had these accounts but never really used them much.)

What are Google docs?

What is Google drive?

What are Google sheets?

What is Google Meet?

What is Google Workspace?

What is a G suite?

G.T.S. the above or just click the links I provided to find out.

You/we are now embarking on the writing journey of a new life.

All I want to do is write!

I write for Life/Inspiration/Health on Medium to “get out of my comfort zone.”

I share my life while encouraging others.

“Unleash my creative side” to thrive, which had been buried for years, to survive!

“The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading, in order to write. A man will turn over half a library to make a book.” - Samuel Johnson

“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” - Maya Angelou

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