My First Medium Story with 50 Fans

Summary

The author celebrates the success of their Medium story titled "What If Autistic People Were the Majority?" which has garnered 50 fans and 2K views, marking it as their most popular piece due to its unique satirical perspective on autism.

Abstract

The article discusses the author's achievement of reaching 50 fans on Medium with their story "What If Autistic People Were the Majority?" This satirical piece imagines a world where autistic individuals are the majority, providing a fresh viewpoint on autism and societal treatment. The story has significantly outperformed the author's other works, accumulating 2K views, which is four times more than their second most popular article. The author expresses initial doubts about the reception of the humor and satire in the piece but is pleased with the positive response, including readers' understanding and appreciation of the humor. Reflecting on the success, the author ponders the challenge of replicating this resonance with future articles without being repetitive and acknowledges the importance of taking writing risks, stepping out of one's comfort zone, and embracing controversial or unique ideas.

Opinions

The author believes that the unique satirical perspective of the article is the reason for its popularity.
They admit to having doubts about whether the humor and satire would be well-received, indicating a personal challenge in experimenting with new writing styles.
The positive feedback and understanding from readers suggest that the author values audience engagement and comprehension.
The author emphasizes the importance of innovation in writing, encouraging others to be brave and avoid mediocrity by tackling controversial topics.
There is a sense of self-reflection as the author wonders about the repeatability of such success and the frequency of receiving great writing ideas.

I took a risk with this story and it paid off.

Today, I got an e-mail from Medium announcing one of my stories now has 50 fans.

The article with 50 fans is my most popular Medium story so far. The story is “What if Autistic People Were the Majority?”. It has 2K views so far. That’s over four times as many views as my second most popular article has gained.

Why is this article so popular? I think the secret is that this story has a unique point of view. It’s a satire about an imaginary world in which autistic people are the majority. This perspective enables a unique way to talk about autism and how autistic people are treated in society.

I had some doubts about this article before I hit publish. I was wondering if people would find this story funny or if they would understand it.

Also, satire and humor writing is a new area to me. This kind of writing is something I started to experiment with recently. And I’m glad I did.

Based on the comments I’ve received on this story, it seems people have understood the message of this story very well. Some readers also had a good laugh which is always great when you write humor.

Now I’m just left wondering how to do it again. How to write another article that really resonates with readers without repeating myself? I don’t get insanely great writing ideas daily. I wonder if some writers do?

So, what’s the lesson here? Take risks with your writing! Do something no one has done before. Be brave. Don’t be mediocre. Try writing something that is out of your comfort zone.

If you think everyone might not agree with your story, and it’s somewhat controversial, that’s a good sign!

My First Medium Story with 50 Fans

I took a risk with this story and it paid off.

What If Autistic People Were the Majority?

A thought experiment of a world where neurotypical people are a minority.