Pieces You Should Read, Authors You Should Follow

Summary

The article is a personal reflection and acknowledgment of the author's appreciation for fellow Medium writers and their impactful works.

Abstract

The author expresses gratitude for the recent success on Medium, marked by increased readership and earnings. This piece serves as a tribute to other writers who have inspired the author through their exceptional articles and support. It includes a list of recommended readings and testimonials for writers such as Jordan Mendiola, Aimée Gramblin, Connie Song, Tom Handy, Alejandro Castañeda, Anthony Boyd, Henery X (long), Cristian Mihai, Ella Pearson, Michele Merritt, Ph.D., and EP McKnight. The author also references a writing challenge by Dr Mehmet Yildiz, which encourages the creation of stories featuring the best stories of selected writers and testimonials for favorite writers. The article concludes with a thank you to the Medium community for making the platform an exceptional place for sharing diverse experiences and worth-reading pieces.

Opinions

The author is grateful for the growth in their Medium pieces' readership and the resulting increase in earnings.
The piece is a response to a writing challenge by Dr Mehmet Yildiz, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and promoting fellow writers.
The author acknowledges the challenge of remembering all the impactful pieces read recently and apologizes for any potential oversight.
Each featured writer is praised for their unique contributions to the platform, with a brief description of their notable works.
The author believes that the diversity of experiences and the quality of content on Medium make it an outstanding platform for readers and writers alike.

Just me showing some appreciation

The last few days here on Medium have been kind of crazy for me. The reading time of some of my pieces grew like never before and so the earnings. I’m still far from my goals, but at the same time, I’m happy because I see I can definitely get there if I push hard and harder every day.

This short intro was to introduce an uncommon article, not the kind of story I usually write. In his piece Writing Challenges & Prompts, Dr Mehmet Yildiz asks to create a story featuring the best stories of your selected writers and to create testimonials for your favorite writers.

Therefore, this piece is a way to share some of the posts I’ve enjoyed lately and promote writers who impressed me with their articles and supported me. Please forgive me if I forgot someone, it has been challenging to go back to the pieces I’ve read these days.

Pieces You Should Read, Authors You Should Follow

Just me showing some appreciation

Writing Challenges & Prompts

List of writing challenges & prompts created by ILLUMINATION writers

Jordan Mendiola

Dear Medium, Let Me into The $100 Club

A letter to the Medium team

Aimée Gramblin

Would Teaching School Outdoors Give Public Education a Chance For Revival in the US?

Let’s take notes from Norway; an interview with Olivia Rose Sullivan, MA

Connie Song

Why Write Poetry?

A Poem

Tom Handy

You Need to Know How Did I Double My Earnings 4 Months in a Row

Confessions of My Step by Step Plan to Reaching Over $100 You Need to Know

Alejandro Castañeda

How I learned to love the people, not the destination.

The pleasant surprise you find in a place where no one understands you, and you don´t need to be understood.

Anthony Boyd

7 Important Things Every Inexperienced Content Creator Should Focus On

There are a few essentials you should focus on in order to build a sturdy foundation for long-term success as a content…

Henery X (long)

We Never Forget Those Who Showed They Care

In Our Time Of Need Are The Moments, And People Involved, We Remember The Most

Cristian Mihai

15 Reasons Why Most Medium Writers Aren’t Successful

2.1 They Think Getting Curated or Published in a Big Publication Means Their Posts Will Go Viral

Ella Pearson

The Best Way to Cultivate Creativity Is Through Self-Care

How we can find inspiration by taking care of ourselves

Michele Merritt, Ph.D.

Teachers: You Are Being Gaslit

And you have the power to shut it down

EP McKnight

How The Dreamer Dreamed his Dream - John Lewis, Congressman & Activist

When a seed is planted within, and nurtured, it blossoms into an oak tree

So, thank you all of you for making this platform such an exceptional place!