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The provided content outlines various Facebook groups that Medium writers can join to connect with peers, promote their work, and gain support within the writing community.

Abstract

The web content introduces Medium writers to a selection of Facebook groups designed to foster community and support among writers on the Medium platform. It emphasizes the importance of networking and article promotion through these groups, which include "Medium Writing," "Medium Writers Lounge," and "Medium Magic," among others. The article, authored by Casey Botticello, also provides practical tips for writers, such as the benefits of subscribing to a newsletter for writing tips and the opportunity to engage in discussions about Medium's Partner Program. The groups cater to diverse needs, from sharing stories and gaining exposure to learning how to navigate Medium's ecosystem effectively.

Opinions

  • The author, Casey Botticello, suggests that joining a Medium writer Facebook group is an effective strategy for both connecting with other writers and promoting articles.
  • Botticello has personal experience with the listed groups and finds them welcoming to new members.
  • The "Medium Writing" group, created by the author, emphasizes a no-tolerance policy for personal attacks and encourages structured sharing to prevent spamming.
  • The groups are seen as valuable resources for Medium writers, offering support, marketing opportunities, and a space to discuss earnings and writing tips.
  • The author has removed the group "Medium Partner Program Friends" from the recommendation list due to violations of rules and misleading practices by its owner.
  • Botticello encourages writers to engage with the community beyond Facebook groups by subscribing to the "Blogging Guide" newsletter and joining the "Medium Writing" Facebook group for additional support and exposure.

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Medium Facebook Groups

How to connect with the Medium writer community through Facebook groups

Source: Casey Botticello of Blogging Guide

Many Medium writers, especially if they are new, feel alone throughout the daunting process of trying to make it as a writer. Luckily, there are a number of resources that can help connect you with other writers.

One of the best ways to both connect with other writers and promote your articles is to join a Medium writer Facebook group. In fact, there are several you can join.

Below is a list of some of the top Medium writer Facebook Groups. Some are open, some are closed, but all of these groups have been welcoming of new members, in my experience.

1. Medium Writing

Medium Writing is a group I created after several of the existing Medium Facebook groups began allowing personal attacks against writers, while also arbitrarily censoring the articles of others. All Medium Partner Program writers are welcome here!

We have a daily share thread allowing for article promotion, monthly earnings report discussions, we answer questions of new Medium writers, and facilitate general discussion about Medium.

Our main rule is avoid personal attacks (stay on topic discussing Medium/writing) and to make sure you post content in the appropriate thread. Spamming is not allowed. All Medium article links must be posted in the daily share thread. This helps ensure that questions, comments, and general discussion are not suppressed by users spamming their content.

From the group description:

This group was created so that Medium writers could share their articles and discuss making money as a writer on Medium. For Medium writing tips, please subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter → http://eepurl.com/gC-qhj.

2. Medium Writers Lounge

From the group description:

“This is a where Medium writers come together to mingle and support each other. We will answer questions, provide information and tips on how to maximize your time on Medium. You may also share your stories on daily content sharing threads.”

3. Medium Magic

From the group description:

“Medium Magic is a group to share up to 3 of your stories in the daily threads. Only post appropriate stories(Post and Clap), poetry, questions, or comments in threads provided. Posts made out of the appropriate threads will be removed. Ads are not allowed in this group. This group is for getting reads and exposure to grow your influence and sharing.”

4. Medium Dreamers

From the group description:

“If you’re a Medium writer, join and find your community. We dreamers need to stick together — no matter where we come from.”

5. Medium Writers

From the group description:

We’re trying to build a Facebook group of high quality content. Your content. Our Content. We’re Medium Writers.

6. Blogger & Medium Support

From the group description:

“All bloggers welcome. Post a link to your articles. Read and support each other with claps , likes and feedback. No nasty comments but, honest critiques are welcome. One post per day, per user please.”

7. Medium Mastery

From the group description:

“Medium Mastery is about helping each other use Medium to the fullest. To the best of our ability we will answer writing questions, technical questions, submission to publication questions, starting your own publication questions, formatting, etc.”

8. Medium Writers Support and Marketing

From the group description:

“This is a group for writers on Medium to build up their audience.”

9. Medium Writers Support Network

From the group description:

“The goal of this group is to help you grow a successful Medium profile.”

10. Medium Writers Gen Z

From the group description:

“This group is ONLY for young aspiring Medium writers. This is a valuable segment for the future of Medium and we’ve noticed a lot of talent. These people should know each other and help each other. That’s the purpose of this group.”

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  • Note: Due to a number of requests and subsequent investigation, I can no longer, in good conscience, recommend this Facebook group to new writers. Medium Partner Program Friends and its owner (now banned) appear to have violated numerous rules and mislead Medium members. Unless the group demonstrates extraordinary change, it will not be re-added to this list.

Casey Botticello

Thanks for reading this article! Leave a comment below if you have any questions. Be sure to sign up for the Blogging Guide newsletter, to get the latest tips, tricks, and news about writing on Medium and to join our Facebook group, Medium Writing, to share your latest Medium posts and connect with other writers.

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Casey Botticello is an internet entrepreneur and the founder of Blogging Guide, an online community of writers with an award-winning newsletter. He is also the creator of the popular Medium Writing Course and the Substack Newsletter Course.

Casey previously worked at several tech startups, a lobbying & strategic communications firm, and has created several businesses of his own. He is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania, where he received his B.A. in Urban Studies.

You can connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, follow his Medium publications, Digital Marketing Lab and Medium Blogging Guide, or reach out to him directly on his personal website.

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