Summary

The author of the article is inviting readers to share their favorite Medium articles and writers, emphasizing the importance of community and mutual support in promoting under-recognized writers, and expressing a desire to engage with content that evokes strong emotional responses.

Abstract

The article titled "Tell Me: Who Are You Reading (and Loving) Now?" is a call to action for Medium readers to participate in a collaborative effort to discover and celebrate lesser-known writers. The author, who has been involved in curation projects to read and engage with content, encourages readers to recommend articles that resonate emotionally, whether they provoke joy, reflection, or other profound reactions. The author's goal is to foster a sense of community, help writers with fewer than 200 followers gain visibility before the Medium Partner Program deadline, and to share the joy of reading pieces rich in literary devices. The article also includes personal anecdotes and GIFs to engage the audience and illustrate the author's passion for writing that elicits genuine emotional responses.

Opinions

The author values the use of literary devices and enjoys deep analysis of texts.
Medium's content recommendation algorithm is sometimes perceived as ineffective or not personalized enough by the author.
The author believes in the power of community to help writers grow and thrive on the platform.
There is an appreciation for articles that evoke strong, authentic emotional responses.
The author is committed to promoting diversity in readership and supporting emerging writers.
A humorous tone is used to convey the importance of sharing and promoting each other's work within the Medium community.
The author offers a shoutout as an incentive for readers to participate in the recommendation process.
Personal experiences are shared to create a relatable narrative and encourage reader interaction.

Tell Me: Who Are You Reading (and Loving) Now?

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Hello all! If you’ve been following me recently, you know that I’ve undertaken two curation projects:

Both projects are a chance for me to read and engage with content and fellow writers, building community through sharing their work!

In “To 100 and Beyond With Love,” specifically, I am pursuing the dual purpose of promoting writers with under 200 followers to help them solidify their following with the impending December 31st deadline for the Medium Partner Program.

I spent most of my academic and professional career writing literary analysis or teaching others how to write it.

Diving deep and exploring the nuances of what I am reading brings me great joy. Symbols, imagery, metaphors, hooray — I could swim in the ocean of literary devices all day!

Here’s Where You Come In

Ok, enough Seussin’ around, let’s get down to business.

I am only one person with ONE Medium feed. Thankfully, Medium “gets” me sometimes and fills up my homepage with delicious reads that feed my soul and mind.

Other times, it feels a bit like that first (and last) date with the guy who had me walk him home.

“This was nice,” he smiled as he closed the door, leaving me stranded in downtown Philadelphia at midnight, AND it was raining.

I swear I heard Simon and Garfunkel harmonizing nearby as I trudged through those puddly streets!

Ultimately, I’m only one person. I can only take my boat so far past the harbor of the Medium homepage before night sets in and I gotta turn back!

So, I want to know the writers you love the most!? I want you to comment about articles that make you feel:

or

or

That gif rant was me A) sharing some of my favorite shows with you and B) telling you to send me writing that evokes a strong (authentic) emotional response.

Hit the comments section and tell me:

One of your favorite Medium reads from this week! (Be sure to link)
What do you love most about the piece?

Note: I know YOU may be your favorite writer. And as an only child Leo who is a type 8 on the enneagram…no judgment! BUT the point is to foster a community spirit through promoting the work of others!

And, yes, if I use your recommended article in either of my curated reviews, I will for sure give you a SHOUT OUT for the recommendation!

Keep doing what you do, and let’s work together to make Medium a great space for writers to thrive and grow! 💗✌

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