Growth and Flowering: A Writers Journal
Welcome to the homepage for my #MayWritingExperience!
I am taking part in the Samantha Lazar and ◦•●Christina M. Ward ●•◦◦ May Writing Experience. This will fit in beautifully with the 30-day writing challenge that I am also taking part in. These month-long challenges are designed to nourish my growth as a writer, hold some accountability and help connect me as part of a community. This post will act as my journal of reflections and will be updated each week of the challenge.
My Goals
I only joined this platform as a writer in April. I am hoping that this experience will help me learn more about this platform and find my feet as a writer. I also look forward to connecting and engaging within a supportive community.
Week 1: The Writing Muse
Post: The Uncovering of the Muse
“How can I be of benefit to others?” This question seems to spark my inner muse into action. I never get told any answers just random images appear in my minds eye that gives me inspiration.
Goals:
- This week I plan to do a stats inventory of my profile ✅
- I will be reviewing and updating my profile page and BIO ✅
- I plan to spend at least 25–40 minutes every morning throughout the challenges connecting with and reading the work of other writers (Ongoing)✅
- During May I will still be finding my feet, but plan to branch out of my comfort zone and write for other niches I wouldn’t normally consider, such as fictional short-form and poetry ✅
Week 2: The Hero’s Journey
Post: A Journey of Self-Discovery. In response to The Hero’s Journey
I look forward to connecting with my readers, other writers and trying out some new styles of writing to push me out of my comfort zone.
Goals:
- To find some some writing mentors and accountability buddies ✅
- Checking out some new publications I would like to write for and study the content already published ✅
- Engage and connect with at least 3–5 writers by commenting on their stories. Each day of the week , request to be a writer for a new publication — exceeded ✅
- Submit 7 stories to 7 different publications this week ✅
7 Stories in 7 Days
Day 1: Stop Focusing on Follower Count and Start Building a Meaningful Community | ILLUMINATION (medium.com)
Day 2: Let’s Talk Biscuits. When is a biscuit not a biscuit? |Writers’ Blokke | May, 2021 | Medium
Day 3: What Happened When I Planked For 100 Days Straight |In Fitness And In Health
Day 4: A Precious Gift | Centina Pentina
Day 5: The Secret Leftie. PLUS 5 facts you may or may not know about left-handedness| by Trisha Dunbar | The Secret Society
Day 6: How to Manage Unhelpful Thoughts When Learning Something New | New Era
Day 7: The Misrepresentation of the Mudlarker | by Trisha Dunbar | Microcosm
Week 3: Discovering Greatness
Goals:
- Find greatness on Medium. I am going to learn from 3 top performers on Medium and follow their work this month. My main focus is on how they engage with their audience. If you have been able to build a high follower on this platform, but it’s a bit one sided I will not be interested. I want to learn from those who show a real interest and gratitude to their readers. I am going to take any courses they are offering/eBooks they might be selling ✅
- Figure out your own greatness on Medium. I like to think I am building an engaging and inclusive community on Medium. I am new to this platform and already have people asking me for advice. I use my authentic voice and have been open about my experiences ✅
Week 4: Storytelling
Goals:
- Research and study some Medium nonfiction writers ✅
- Write a non-fictional piece ❌
Week 5: Embracing Your Creative Mind
Coming soon
Summary: Reflections
Stats Inventory
I am brand new to this platform as a writer so this is just start of my journey. I currently have 400 followers and averaging around 20–25 views per day on my posts. I only have a handful of posts published so this month is all about building some consistency.
Final Thoughts
From this writing experience I am hoping to grow as a writer by connecting and learning from others. My aim at the end of this challenge is to build an engaged community of 500 followers and have around 100 views per day on my posts.
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