avatarSahil Patel

Summary

The article discusses the concept of reciprocity on Medium as a means to increase engagement with and visibility of writers' content.

Abstract

The author of the article emphasizes the importance of mutual support among Medium writers through the game of reciprocity. They suggest that by reading, clapping, and providing valuable feedback on each other's work, writers can help their articles gain more views and engagement. The author reflects on their own experience of struggling to get reads and claps when they started writing on Medium in April 2020. Inspired by Terry Mansfield's article, they propose a collaborative approach where writers promote each other's content, fostering growth and connection within the Medium community. The article invites readers to share their own underappreciated stories and offers to provide feedback and feature selected masterpieces in a future post.

Opinions

  • The author believes that reciprocity can lead to success on Medium by creating valuable connections and fostering a supportive community.
  • They express that some of their best stories did not receive the attention they deserved, a sentiment they believe is shared by other writers.
  • The author values the power of reciprocity not just for success on Medium but also for improving life and relationships in general.
  • They encourage a positive and proactive approach to engagement on the platform, contrasting it with the negative experiences associated with Facebook spammers.
  • The author is committed to reading and providing feedback on stories shared by participants in the reciprocity game, demonstrating their dedication to the Medium writing community.
  • They see this initiative as a fun and engaging way to discover and promote high-quality content that might otherwise be overlooked.

Let’s Play The Game Of Reciprocity(#1)

It’s time to get read on your Medium articles

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I am writing on Medium since April 2020. The toughest thing on Medium is to get the real reads on your articles. I know when I started it’s hard for me to get even 10 claps on my Medium article.

I was fascinated by reading the famous article by Terry Mansfield that reciprocity does the trick to succeeding on Medium.

Here’s his article that I recommend you to take a look at.

I loved his idea. If we start giving each other valuable feedback and claps, we all can start growing together. As writers, Medium gave us a chance to grow together.

Medium is an opportunity for all of us to write and grow every day. However, some of the best stories that I wrote from my heart are merely got some views and claps. I know you all can connect with this statement sometimes in which story you put your all efforts and imagination doesn’t perform well.

Therefore, I have a great idea to get reads on your great stories. Every writer writes so many stories every day on Medium, so there is a chance that your masterpiece is lost in those bunch of stories.

So, let’s play the game of reciprocity.

You all wonder what is the reciprocity game? Reciprocity has the ability to create a great connection on Medium. By reciprocate I made so many friends on Medium who are great human beings.

We all ignore the power of reciprocity it can not only get you success on Medium but it will make your life and relationship better.

To receive love, we also have to give love. So, it’s time to spread positivity on this platform because I know you all are tired of Facebook spammers.

First of all, go to your profile and see that which is the story that you wrote from your heart but didn’t receive great views and claps. Then put the link of your story in my response and write down a brief description about why you believe that your story provides value to the people.

I will read your story and give you valuable feedback that helps you to improve. I am going to publish each post every day for all of you so that you can put each link every day.

Note:- I request all of you to read all the responses and reciprocate to the story you like.

I am looking for some masterpieces to read. After one week, I am separately publishing a post in which I will mention the all masterpiece that I liked and need more attention from an audience.

You all are welcome to become a participant in this fun game. I am free this week so I want to read more.

This is the game so I hope you all will have fun. I would like to invite all my friends and connections Dr. Preeti Singh Dr Mehmet Yildiz Dr. Fatima Imam Bhavna Narula A Rustic Mind (Manali Desai) Carolyn Hastings Carolyn F. Chryst, Ph.D. Joel A. Johnson John Uzuegbu Josh Balerite Acol Melanie J. Orla Kenny Colleen Millsteed to become a participant.

Here, is the story that I wrote with so much effort.

We all watch motivational videos. I wrote about how motivational videos will not help you to stay motivated. They only work for a short period of time. So, what you need to do instead of.

When you work more, it will inspire you from within yourself. The inspiration that comes from yourself stays forever.

I hope you like this article and find something valuable.

Now, it’s time to put your links in the responses.

Looking forward to reading your masterpiece

Be Open Says;

Reciprocity
Medium
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Motivation
Sahil Patel
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