avatarAaditya Rajagopalan

Summary

The article outlines the author's top 5 Medium publications that empower new writers and offer diverse, high-quality content, emphasizing personal experience and life lessons.

Abstract

The author presents a curated list of Medium publications that prioritize support for new writers and the sharing of meaningful content over follower counts. These publications cover a range of topics including life experiences, social justice, STEM education, environmental studies, spirituality, and humor. Each publication is described with a personal anecdote from the author, highlighting their own positive experiences with the editors and community. The article includes submission links for writers interested in contributing to these publications, with topics ranging from life lessons to college success, spirituality, and comedy.

Opinions

  • The author values publications that focus on empowering writers to share personal stories and life lessons, rather than those with a large follower base.
  • "Be Yourself" is praised for its accepting community and quick publication of the author's first story.
  • "Age of Awareness" is noted for its relevance to college students and its focus on educational and social topics.
  • "Know Thyself Heal Thyself" is appreciated for its caring editor and the respect given to meaningful stories and lessons.
  • "Illumination" is recognized as a broad platform that welcomes a wide range of topics and serves as a good starting point for new Medium writers.
  • "The Haven" is recommended for its collection of humorous stories, providing a space for light-hearted reading and laughter.
  • The author encourages readers to share their own favorite publications in the comments, showing an interest in discovering new writing and reading opportunities on Medium.

My List of Top 5 Publications on Medium

I don’t rank the publication's I love based on the number of followers they have

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Yes, you heard me right. I don’t rank the top 5 publications I love based on the number of followers. There are so many articles like that on Medium. I’m doing things differently. I’m not trying to waste your time.

Instead, I am ranking my top 5 publications on Medium that empower new writers and have excellent content to read. There were many publications I wanted to include in this article, but these five publications stood out the most. I will attach their submission link below for every publication I list if you are interested in checking out their content or applying as a writer.

1. Be Yourself

When I first joined Medium, I had no idea where I could share my vast life experiences. My life stories include my life with an autistic sister and my experiences in college, and I wanted a place to share my feelings and experiences. That is where I fell in love with Be Yourself. When I applied as a writer, Joel Mwakasege, the editor of Be Yourself and BuiBui, accepted me as a writer in less than 24 hours. He is a phenomenal writer and editor himself. I am fortunate to be a part of his wonderful publication. Immediately after I was accepted as a writer, he published my first story on the publication, How to Live a Happy Life. If you have life experiences and life lessons to share, this is the publication for you.

Submission Link:

2. Age of Awareness

As a third-year college student, this publication suited me perfectly. In this publication, you can read and write about social justice, STEM education, environmental studies, school, college, life goals, jobs, and many more topics. I enjoyed writing my first article, 3 Steps to be in Successful in College, on the publication. It is a great feeling to share your experiences as a student with the Age of Awareness and Medium members.

Submission Link:

3. Know Thyself Heal Thyself

If you love poetry, sharing spiritual information with readers, and life lessons, you are in the right place. The editor, Diana C, is such a nice person! She cares about your success, and if your article has a meaningful story or lesson, it will be respected, applauded, and published in no time. This is a beautiful publication with a great cause!

Submission Link:

4. Illumination

Illumination is a broad platform filled with a variety of topics to read and write about. Many of those subjects include economy, business, life, fiction, philosophy, science, tech, relations, and love. It is a great platform to establish yourself on Medium and share a wide range of topics.

Submission Link:

5. The Haven

If you enjoy reading and writing about comedy and funny moments of your life, this is the place to be. This publication has a wide range of funny stories, and it is the perfect place to relax, read, and get a good laugh.

Submission Link:

Most importantly, feel free to share the publications you love reading and writing for in the comments sections below. I would love to take a look at what they have! Thank you for reading!

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