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Summary

The web content provides a step-by-step guide on how to share a draft of a Medium story for feedback, including the use of a shareable draft link and the subsequent availability of a Friend Link upon publication.

Abstract

The article titled "Medium Share Draft Link" explains the process for Medium users to share an unpublished draft of their story with others. It outlines a three-step method to generate a draft link that can be distributed for feedback. The process involves clicking the three-dot icon in draft mode, selecting "Share draft link," and then copying the URL to share. The article emphasizes that anyone with the link can view the draft, and Medium members can leave private notes. Once the story is published, additional sharing options like the Friend Link become available. The author, Casey Botticello, also notes that only the original author or publication editors can make edits to the draft. The piece concludes with an invitation to join a newsletter and Facebook group for Medium writers and lists related articles for further reading.

Opinions

  • Sharing a draft on Medium is presented as a valuable tool for obtaining feedback before publishing.
  • The author suggests that the ability to leave private notes is a useful feature for collaborative editing and improvement of the draft.
  • The article implies that the Friend Link, available after publishing, is a beneficial feature for further sharing of the story.
  • Casey Botticello, the author, is positioned as an expert in the field, with a background in strategic communications and as the founder of the Cryptocurrency Alliance.
  • The additional resources provided at the end of the article, such as the newsletter and Facebook group, are recommended as avenues for Medium writers to connect and learn from each other.

Medium Share Draft Link

How to share a draft of your Medium story

Source: Medium Blogging Guide

If you are looking for feedback on your Medium article, Medium’s share a draft function is a great tool! The share a draft tool allows you to easily create a link that you can send to other people so that they can see your draft. If they are a Medium member, they can then comment on it, and offer feedback.

How to Share a Draft

Step 1.

In draft mode, click the three dot icon (⋯) to access the drop down menu.

Step 2.

From the drop-menu, click Share draft link.

Step 3.

Copy the draft URL and share it with your friends.

Once you have published your story, you will have additional share options including access to a Friend Link for your story.

Notes on Sharing A Draft

  • Your draft is available to anyone with the URL; they do not need a Medium account.
  • If a reader is signed in to Medium, they can leave private notes for the author.
  • Only the original post author can make edits (or editors if the draft is in a publication).

— Casey Botticello

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Casey Botticello is a partner at Black Edge Consulting. Black Edge Consulting is a strategic communications firm, specializing in online reputation management, digital marketing, and crisis management. Prior to founding Black Edge Consulting, he worked for BGR Group, a bipartisan lobbying and strategic communications firm.

Casey is the founder of the Cryptocurrency Alliance, an independent expenditure-only committee (Super PAC) dedicated to cryptocurrency and blockchain advocacy. He is also the editor of several Medium publications, including Medium Blogging Guide, Strategic Communications, K Street, and Escaping the 9 to 5. He is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania, where he received his B.A. in Urban Studies.

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