Introduction to Reading Rhombus

Summary

Reading Rhombus is a Medium publication by Holly Jahangiri and Rasheed Hooda, focusing on curating stories that feature the work of four different Medium writers, providing diverse perspectives on single or multiple topics, and encouraging the discovery of new voices in writing.

Abstract

Reading Rhombus, a publication on Medium, is dedicated to showcasing a variety of voices and perspectives by featuring stories that highlight the work of four distinct Medium writers. The publication seeks submissions that explore a single topic from different angles or cover four different topics, with the stipulation that not all stories come from the same publication. Contributors are encouraged to include personal insights, stories, or poems, and to explain why they recommend the featured stories, fostering a community of discovery rather than self-promotion. The editors aim to introduce readers to high-quality, lesser-known works that they might not find on their own. Prospective contributors must adhere to the submission guidelines to be considered for publication.

Opinions

The editors emphasize the importance of diversity in voices and perspectives within the stories they publish.
There is a strong emphasis on community and supporting fellow writers, as evidenced by the goal to "pay it forward."
The publication values thoughtful curation and the introduction of new and interesting writing to its readers.
The guidelines suggest a preference for content that goes beyond self-promotion and contributes to a broader literary conversation.
The editors are clear that careful consideration of the submission guidelines is crucial for writers who wish to be published in Reading Rhombus.

A publication by Holly Jahangiri and Rasheed Hooda

We are seeking very specific stories for Reading Rhombus — stories that not only showcase your own thoughts and talents, but that also:

Highlight the work of four different Medium writers; and,

Touch on a single topic from four different perspectives; or,

Touch on four different topics; and

Must not all appear in a single publication.

You should include your own thoughts, a story, or a poem on the topic(s) and tell readers why you are recommending the stories you’ve chosen to include.

“Our goal is to pay it forward, not self-promotion.” — Rasheed Hooda

The main idea of Reading Rhombus is to seek out interesting, entertaining, informative writing from a diverse array of voices and perspectives, then to introduce them to readers looking who are hungry for gems they might not otherwise have discovered on their own.

Interested in writing for us? Here are our submission guidelines:

Interested in reading what we have to offer? Come read some of our stories, and be sure to follow us if you like what you see:

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Introduction to Reading Rhombus

A publication by Holly Jahangiri and Rasheed Hooda

Reading Rhombus Submissions Guidelines

If you don’t read them carefully before submitting, your work won’t be published here.

Reading Rhombus

A journal curating diverse stories from the four corners of Medium.