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Summary

The undefined website content outlines a community-driven approach to enhancing writing and readership on Medium, emphasizing the importance of scalable systems, networking, and mutual support among writers.

Abstract

The undefined website content discusses the strategies for growth and development within a writing community on Medium. It likens the process of creating impactful articles to farming, where ideas are seeds that need nurturing to mature. The community encourages members to invest in systems that scale, such as distribution networks and reading groups, to increase the reach of their work. The article emphasizes the value of genuine engagement, critical feedback, and networking within the community to foster relevance and improvement in writing craft. The community, which is intentionally kept small, has a system for featuring and reading members' articles, with instructions on how to participate and contribute to each other's growth. The ultimate goal is to help members become seasoned writers and great authors through mutual support and learning.

Opinions

  • The author believes that to create good articles, one must invest in quality ideas, writing skills, and distribution strategies, akin to farming.
  • It is suggested that Medium functions as both a farm and a market, where the cultivation of ideas leads to products (articles) that need to be sold (read).
  • The importance of joining reading groups and networking with other writers is highlighted as a means to scale distribution and increase readership.
  • The community values constructive feedback and encourages members to engage with each other's work for mutual benefit and improvement.
  • The article posits that engagement with others' work and receiving critical feedback are crucial for staying relevant as a writer.
  • The community operates with a philosophy of mutual growth, where members are encouraged to read, comment, and clap for each other's articles to boost engagement.
  • There is an emphasis on the balance between writing and engaging with other writers' content to ensure equal opportunities for all members.
  • The community features certain members' articles each week and provides a structured approach for members to read and engage with these featured pieces.
  • Members are reminded to adhere to community instructions or face removal, indicating a commitment to active participation and contribution.
  • The article concludes with an invitation for members to take a break if needed and to submit articles for the next round, demonstrating a flexible and supportive environment.

Scalable Systems #9

Invest in systems that scale

Market. Source: Storyset

Good morning, everyone!

Welcome to a new week and a great list of impeccable writing to learn from.

This week, there’s a lot of advice for personal development and work productivity.

On Scalable Systems

There are several analogies I use to understand how Medium works and to get the most from the platform.

To create good articles, I consider Medium to be a farm. I need to invest in good seeds, sow them, and add fertilizer and water to see them grow into mature crops.

Your seeds are your ideas. Writing is an act of sowing. Adding water and fertilizer is working on your craft. Your articles are the mature crops ready to be sold.

Medium will help you hone your craft as a writer who can be relevant beyond the platform.

To get more reads, I consider Medium to be a market. Each new read represents a sale for my product (article).

However, this is where everything becomes murky. How do you get your work out there?

This is where distribution systems come into play.

That is why I encourage all community members to be part of several reading groups to distribute their work.

Scale your distribution.

Join Be Open and network with many other writers.

Engage in organic reading on topics you love and get your name out there. Genuinely engage with other writers. This is what will make you relevant.

Most importantly, network with us in this community for the mutual benefit of not only getting your work out there but also, receiving critical feedback when necessary.

This is the only community where you are encouraged to disagree with one another to improve.

So, let us learn from one another and grow into seasoned writers and great authors.

We only list articles weekly so that you can focus more on writing good content and engaging with others on different platforms.

On Growth of the Community

We are currently 16 and will gradually grow to our limit of 20.

We will keep the group intentionally small so that you can focus on writing more and engaging with other writers in different reading groups.

Our members

This week, we dropped some members and added new members. We warmly welcome Judy Derby, Sandy Austin, and MY POSITIVE OUTLOOK

Nicola J.K. Hammond Francis K Kristi Makusha Olivia Love Emily Chan Bella Smith Cyn BehindMind Edward Swafford Nedelcu Alina Gratiela Grigoni Life Lesson Soul Writer Judy Derby Sandy Austin My Positive Outlook

We still have 4 more slots remaining.

Community Instructions

  1. Read the featured articles (all members) (rotated for all members for equal opportunities).
  2. Select one article from each member (free to choose).
  3. In case you have already read what they have listed for this week, feel free to visit their profiles and select any new one.
  4. Only when you are done reading all the articles should you comment “done” in the comments.
  5. Ensure to comment and clap in each article (adds to the engagement). Constructive feedback is welcome.
  6. At the end of this article, fill in 2 new articles in the provided form that you would love to get more reads from the community.

Members who do not adhere will be removed.

Feature for this week (all members should read these)

This week, we feature 🌈LIFE LESSON, SoulWriter, and Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Weekly List (choose only one per author)

The list runs between March 4 and March 10.

There is a lot of time.

You are free to read the articles even on Sunday, March 10th, before the new list is out.

Nicola

  1. When Did You Last Challenge Yourself?
  2. An Ideal Day…?

J.K. Hammond

  1. Achieving Balance in Life
  2. Learn to Lead by Learning to Follow

Francis K

  1. The Magic of Tiny Habits I Wish I Knew Years Ago
  2. “Neurohacks for Productivity” and How I am Rewiring My Brain for Efficiency

Kristi Makusha

  1. Unwritten Rules Weak People Do Not Do
  2. You Know in Your Heart When It’s Time

Olivia Love

  1. Did Ancient Buddhists Use Substances?
  2. Buddhist vs. Tantric Spirituality

Emily Chan

  1. The Truth About Regret in Love
  2. No Regrets: Ride the Rollercoaster of Life!

Bella Smith

  1. Why You Should Walk Away When Decisions Get Deadlines
  2. Why Enough Is Never Enough in the Eyes Of Some

Cyn BehindMind

  1. Be Nice With AI…
  2. Tinnitus! Can You Just Leave Me Alone?

Edward Swafford

  1. Born Again
  2. The Powers That Be

Nedelcu Alina

  1. Spectrum of Sentiments
  2. A Once-a-Year Symphony

My Positive Outlook

  1. 5 AM IS THE WINNER’S HOUR. IF YOU STRUGGLE TO WAKE UP EARLY
  2. 6 Books That Will Stop You From Wasting Time

Soul Writer

  1. Time and Existence
  2. Irony and Self-irony

Life Lesson

  1. Hey, Late Bloomer, You’re Never Too Late to Achieve Success in Life
  2. Amusing Life Muse!

Gratiela Grigoni

  1. I’ll Bring Sunshine your way, Even on a Cloudy Day
  2. The best part of me is you

Sandy Austin

  1. A Simple Gesture — A Profound Impact
  2. The Uninvited Houseguests

Judy Derby

  1. Lack of Respect. Just Suck it Up.
  2. My Co-Worker Has a New Car

Participation #10

Do you need a break? If so, do not list your articles for the next round. You will remain a member of the group.

Are you willing to participate in the next list?

Share 2 articles related to work and life advice you feel need to have more readership.

If the form does not load, you can comment two titles you would want to be in the next list.

Happy reading!

Once read through, please comment “done.”

Remember, we have enough time until Sunday. 😊

Have a productive week!

Nicola Bella Smith ⭐ Kristi Makusha Olivia Love Cyn BehindMind J.K.Hammond Emily Chan - Life and love sharing SoulWriter 🌈LIFE LESSON Nedelcu Alina Edward Swafford Gratiela Grigorini Sandy Austin MY POSITIVE OUTLOOK Judy Derby

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