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Our prolific writers might consider joining these writing challenges to find new readers and increase their reading times.</p><h2 id="b9ea">100 Day Challenge For New Writers</h2><div id="aaf9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/100-day-challenge-for-new-writers-9f6d731e3a1d"> <div> <div> <h2>100 Day Challenge For New Writers</h2> <div><h3>How to grow and become a top writer on Medium in three months</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*NXPFU6z4HBVkhthNyGHpyw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="f300">1,000 Short Posts in 100 Days</h2><div id="e2a8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/1-000-short-posts-in-100-days-a2c48a8f398d"> <div> <div> <h2>1,000 Short Posts in 100 Days</h2> <div><h3>How experienced writers can create more visibility on Medium by taking this writing challenge</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*m0qHf1pYHjl-6C2LM81DMw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="a45b">Invitation To A Writing Challenge</h2><div id="99af" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/invitation-to-a-writing-challenge-1e170d8f20cb"> <div> <div> <h2>Invitation To A Writing Challenge</h2> <div><h3>Share your concerns and aspirations in a story</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*iwWlg0402K8D85Sx4kjDEg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="fffe">If writers participate in these challenges, they might increase their chance of becoming top writers in three months.</p><h2 id="881b">How to Become a Top Writer in Three Months on Medium</h2><div id="7666" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-to-become-a-top-writer-in-three-months-c32485a6f035"> <div> <div> <h2>How to Become a Top Writer in Three Months on Medium</h2> <div><h3>An experience-based practical guide for new writers on Medium</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*FlP9yOGAsbcUmTZ5D61NDw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="b576">In addition, if one of our stories goes viral, we can earn a significant income. So it is a good idea to increase the chance of viral stories by following key rules.</p><h2 id="5a7e">What I Learned by Reviewing 100+ Viral Articles in 2021</h2><div id="3f82" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-i-learned-by-reviewing-100-viral-articles-in-2021-6871c795e134"> <div> <div> <h2>What I Learned by Reviewing 100+ Viral Articles in 2021</h2> <div><h3>I introduce distinctive patterns of viral content gaining mass attraction, increasing your chance in 2022.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jAZJTOGIioaZZT9v4veJpw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="f2f2">Affiliate Marketing to Earn Passive Income</h1><p id="d772">You might also consider affiliate marketing to increase your income. I provided valuable guidance based on my experience.</p><div id="22b3" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-affiliate-marketers-fail-and-how-to-fix-the-problems-in-five-steps-c193f53e7724"> <div> <div> <h2>Why Affiliate Marketers Fail And How to Fix the Problems in Five Steps</h2> <div><h3>I show five typical mistakes with viable solutions and provide ten best practices as a bonus.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*89kB96Czpq9HGxaExQ3WPg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="3256" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/this-passive-income-skill-can-enhance-writers-lifestyle-e58347f3139e"> <div> <div> <h2>This Passive Income Skill Can Enhance Writers’ Lifestyle</h2> <div><h3>A practical overview of digital affiliate marketing with five steps and eleven takeaways based on decades of experience</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*moE0tfhOl-luwafwWnoTvw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="fb1a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/use-of-affiliate-links-on-medium-18fb659a9991"> <div> <div> <h2>The Use of Affiliate Links on Medium</h2> <div><h3>Guidance to writers who need to use affiliate links in stories</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jctxf1nqN7lQJJEoUAHT5g.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><figure id="2b86"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*E5NbUVP5PDH3FY9SAkTexA.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="4e82">If you are a new reader and find this article valuable, you might check my holistic health and well-being stories reflecting on my reviews, observations, and decades of sensible experiments.</p><h1 id="de07">Sample Health Improvement Articles for New Readers</h1><p id="afe6">I write about <a href="https://readmedium.com/9d8b86921946">various hormones</a> and <a href="https://readmedium.com/90c34e0a9266">neurotransmitters </a>such as <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-role-of-dopamine-in-the-brain-and-how-to-optimize-it-naturally-574a76d674ee">dopamine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-vital-role-of-serotonin-for-health-and-how-to-optimize-it-naturally-ea3426b90de8">serotonin</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/oxytocin-heres-how-you-can-bond-love-more-and-create-meaningful-relationships-583b52172cac">oxytocin</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/fe30abbd10ca">GABA</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/optimize-your-acetylcholine-to-boost-memory-accelerate-learning-and-move-better-e287fed0d9b2">acetylcholine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-to-optimize-your-norepinephrine-levels-for-better-physical-and-mental-health-8a9f02be96cc">norepinephrine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/optimize-your-epinephrine-adrenaline-for-health-productivity-and-joy-via-healthy-lifestyle-2480123799aa">adrenaline</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/672a43ef6352">glutamate</a>, and <a href="https://readmedium.com/histamine-the-many-hats-of-a-paradoxical-biochemical-for-the-body-and-mind-bab84b57b806">histamine</a>.</p><p id="2927">One of my goals as a writer is to raise awareness about the causes and risk factors of prevalent diseases that can lead to suffering and death for a large portion of the population.</p><p id="1164">To raise awareness about health issues, I have written several articles that present my holistic health findings from research, personal observations, and unique experiences. Below are links to these articles for easy access.</p><blockquote id="3e6b"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/defeat-metabolic-syndrome-and-slim-down-waistline-with-three-tips-2abaa6c7a2ef">

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<i>Metabolic Syndrome</i></a><i>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-442-million-people-live-diabetic-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-d843bb8cbcf8">Type II Diabetes,</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/get-healthier-leaner-three-doable-tips-to-defeat-fatty-liver-disease-4468b7045d18">Fatty Liver Disease</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/lower-the-risks-of-heart-disease-and-strokes-in-five-steps-8e203e94f599">Heart Disease</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-to-lower-the-risks-of-strokes-in-5-steps-336c4af24d1a">Strokes,</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/rewire-the-brain-to-melt-unwanted-belly-fat-preventing-obesity-12902d711b1d">Obesity</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/reduce-liver-cancer-risks-with-healthy-lifestyle-choices-e9fb28be291e">Liver Cancer</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/74cad3bbc701">Autoimmune Disorders,</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-high-homocysteine-levels-matter-and-how-to-optimize-them-58af6d4b0fc9">Homocysteine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-your-lungs-healthier-proactively-73bc5031f366">Lungs Health</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-your-pancreas-healthier-via-lifestyle-choices-e7f0d925bb5f">Pancreas Health</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-your-kidneys-healthier-via-lifestyle-choices-b9f38d6cc468">Kidneys Health</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/shocking-stats-about-non-communicable-diseases-70377b7a8d4c">NCDs</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/five-tips-to-prevent-infectious-diseases-96fc44ef3d93">Infectious Diseases</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-your-brain-healthy-with-ten-lifestyle-approaches-d4c0f95f6ad6">Brain Health</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/three-lifestyle-habits-to-lower-dementia-risks-1c008ce4b1ee">Dementia</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-eliminated-depressive-suicidal-feelings-in-7-steps-in-my-younger-years-32b2b5d7223a">Depression</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/six-tips-to-prevent-brain-atrophy-and-lower-the-risks-of-mental-disorders-1373a763e62c">Brain Atrophy</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-mothers-need-to-know-about-neonatal-disorders-20c5c82c20e5">Neonatal Disorders</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-got-healthier-and-smoother-skin-via-5-lifestyle-and-holistic-health-methods-51cdb26f320b">Skin Health</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-altering-my-diet-solved-the-unbearable-teeth-problems-sustainably-95bd5b512b7f">Dental Health</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/three-tips-for-improving-bone-health-and-reducing-the-risks-of-osteoporosis-7952a47ef314">Bone Health</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/six-tips-to-heal-a-leaky-gut-via-lifestyle-choices-and-support-from-professionals-67fcd1981cdb">Leaky Gut</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-a-leaky-gut-might-lead-to-a-leaky-brain-and-7-steps-to-lower-risks-daf8bc7810b1">Leaky Brain</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-defeated-brain-fog-with-six-lifestyle-habits-decades-ago-f72609bcd6a9">Brain Fog</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/here-is-how-i-defeated-chronic-inflammation-via-9-lifestyle-habits-a684f047d9fd">Chronic Inflammation</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/three-tips-to-eliminate-insulin-resistance-and-shrink-waistline-685f9ae8648">Insulin Resistance</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/three-tips-to-optimize-cortisol-to-melt-belly-fat-and-keep-lean-muscles-9fba2e12868e">Elevated Cortisol</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-your-body-leptin-sensitive-to-lose-visceral-fat-with-a-simple-metabolic-shift-be283fcc7f8e">Leptin Resistance</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-an-elderly-couple-eliminated-anabolic-resistance-and-lowered-the-risk-of-sarcopenia-in-7-steps-8cbf0394c6ae">Anabolic Resistance</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/cholesterol-paradox-and-how-it-impacted-my-health-positively-ea15ac938843">Cholesterol</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-high-triglyceride-levels-matter-and-how-to-optimize-them-d56c120d585a">High Triglycerides</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-to-lower-risks-of-metabolic-disorders-or-reverse-them-in-5-steps-3a3c479774c2">Metabolic Disorders</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/d8e0a2c39509">Gastrointestinal Disorders</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-thyroid-hormones-can-affect-our-health-and-well-being-71fc9345102b">Thyroid Disorders</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-i-fixed-my-anemia-in-3-steps-and-regained-an-abundance-of-energy-1b07beeed83b">Anemia</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/heres-how-solving-anemia-and-chronic-inflammation-improved-my-cardiac-output-7df24783b5b1">cardiac output</a>, and <a href="https://readmedium.com/reduce-the-risks-of-major-diseases-with-healthy-lifestyle-habits-4893832f7023">major disorders</a>.</i></p></blockquote><p id="6796">I also wrote about valuable nutrients. Here are the links for easy access:</p><blockquote id="43b3"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/d39511441651"><i>Lutein/Zeaxanthin</i></a><i>,</i> <a href="https://readmedium.com/2b156c2c9410"><i>Phosphatidylserine</i></a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/boron-heres-why-we-need-this-necessary-micronutrient-in-our-diets-6c0e7d7fe838"><i>Boron,</i></a><i> <a href="https://readmedium.com/urolithin-a-supplementation-might-improve-mitochondrial-health-muscle-strength-and-longevity-aa6065cc8f1c">Urolithin</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/e907672585b2">taurine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/citrulline-101-six-health-benefits-based-on-two-decades-of-experience-6833d51a2b30">citrulline malate</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/biotin-101-an-independent-review-of-vitamin-h-de5f57389744">biotin</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/lithium-orotate-helped-elaine-to-defeat-bipolar-disorder-3840407b97ff">lithium orotate</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/seven-proven-health-benefits-of-alpha-lipoic-acid-60123f4d8084">alpha-lipoic acid</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-if-theres-a-hope-to-improve-immunity-why-nac-is-a-critical-molecule-for-health-a7fcf9189200">n-acetyl-cysteine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/1d360f4446d">acetyl-l-carnitine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-i-take-100-mg-coq10-ubiquinol-daily-7273c61ba1c">CoQ10</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/4e7ee05b83df">PQQ,</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-i-learned-from-experimenting-with-nadh-9cecd6213fdc">NADH</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/d62f22add143">TMG</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/five-remarkable-health-benefits-of-the-most-researched-fitness-supplement-9ce620a36e2">creatine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/b13731bef208">choline</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/b0251c803417">digestive enzymes</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/f1ae8b89401e">magnesium</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/zinc-is-an-essential-mineral-and-its-deficiency-matter-for-health-9a13555b7a9d">zinc</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/my-testimony-of-hydrolyzed-collagen-b808289b4ea9">hydrolyzed collagen</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-we-know-about-nootropics-why-they-matter-73e324b9ecc0">nootropics</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/1-mg-pure-nicotine-helped-me-write-10-000-words-84d132dbbd0">pure nicotine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-is-activated-charcoal-in-my-emergency-bag-is-it-hype-or-hope-ab0b4cbcec4a">activated charcoal</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-vitamin-b12-matters-for-health-how-to-address-deficiency-8476f7abd2b4">Vitamin B12</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/dementia-perspectives-on-korsakoffs-syndrome-vitamin-b1-deficiency-d9ed74c44575">Vitamin B1</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/vitamin-d-as-a-steroid-hormone-not-just-another-supplement-495a2f55c984">Vitamin D</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-do-we-need-vitamin-k2-d83e75ece893">Vitamin K2</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-necessity-of-omega-3-fatty-acids-for-the-body-and-brain-82a6246e9e05">Omega-3 Fatty Acids</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/f1744eba70d0">N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-more-i-learn-about-cod-liver-oil-the-more-compelling-it-gets-832f48409fc3">Cod Liver Oil</a>, and <a href="https://readmedium.com/review-of-17-unique-nutritional-molecules-improving-health-b52814702c49">other nutrients</a> to improve metabolism and mental health.</i></p></blockquote><p id="ff44"><b>Disclaimer: </b>Please note that my posts do not include professional or health advice. 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Writing, Self, Inspiration

Support for Writers from Writers

How to give acceptable testimonials to fellow writers

Brains, like hearts, go where they are appreciated. — Robert McNamara

Introduction

Undoubtedly, human beings starve for appreciation and recognition. This basic survival mechanism is embedded in our limbic system. Our emotional brain is hungry for recognition. If recognition comes from a peer, it may even be more satisfying and more meaningful for the receiver. Peer recognition is widely studied and discussed in the literature of various disciplines.

My focus in this story is on writers as a topic close to my mind and heart. I want to highlight the point not only for survival needs but also for thriving aspects of the writing profession. As creative and productive professionals, writers need recognition to perform. Testimonials also relate to the therapeutic aspect of the writing profession.

Writers giving testimonials to writers can be a critical success factor as the outcome is meaningful to the receiver. Peer recognition is one of the most effective motivation-building mechanisms in human psychology.

Business leaders are aware of this psychological phenomenon and use it wisely for team-building activities and performance-boosting goals in business environments. Educators also use testimonials among peers as effective motivation-building activities.

Testimonials are not only for individuals, but they are also commonly used for business entities. In this story, I only focus on the individual aspect.

Based on my personal experience as a writer, the main premise of my story is that testimonials can be the best gifts for writers from writers as long as they are given properly. I articulate the term “properly” from its functional aspect focusing on two critical factors.

The two critical success factors are motivation and relationship building.

1 — Motivation factor

By giving testimonials to writers, we motivate them to be more creative and productive. Our testimonials can help them to get the desired neurotransmitter in their creative brain.

More specifically, receiving testimonials from peers can increase the level of dopamine, known as the primary motivation neurotransmitter in our brains.

As a writer myself, I know how it feels when I receive a testimonial from another writer. Receiving testimonials can bring joy and encourage writers to produce more. The receiver of the testimony knows that his or her work is recognized as valuable and appreciated by their peers.

2 — Relationship building factor

Testimonials between the giver and the receiver can be considered a relationship-building activity. Giving testimonials to other people can help us deepen our relationships. It can initiate trust and enhance trust.

The hidden and powerful message behind the testimony is: I do care for you.

Key considerations for giving testimonials

There are many factors making a testimonial to be valuable for the receiver. I want to highlight four essential points: truth, perceptions, authenticity, and purpose.

1 — Truth

Truth plays an important role and is the given element for testimonials.

However, there can be a higher weighting for the perceptions created by the givers of the testimonials.

Testimonials primarily reflect the perception of the givers.

2 — Perception

The perceptions created in testimonials can easily depict how genuine the givers are. Perceptions can be stronger than facts on emotional matters. A testimonial can be considered an emotional case. Testimonials have sentimental values.

The adjective genuine refers to an authentic tone in this context.

From my experience, I know that the most important point for giving a testimonial is the authenticity factor. Authentic testimonials serve the purpose and can be precious for receivers.

3 — Authenticity

Even though context and content play essential roles in the effectiveness and efficiency of testimonials, the tone of our narrative can have a higher weight in reflecting the authentic voice of the giver.

The authentic tone may sound subtle but can easily be sensed.

As widely recognized in leadership studies, authenticity appears to be the key value proposition for giving testimonials.

4 — Purpose

The purpose of testimonials is critical. A testimony is not about the giver but about the receiver. Like anything else in life, testimonials are also used for reasons beyond their purposes.

For example, some people use testimonials to promote themselves. This selfish approach is a common case when giving testimonials for power figures.

In this specific case, the givers use the powerful position of the receiver to promote themselves. Selfish use of testimonials is undesirable and does not serve the intended purpose.

Conclusions

As writers, testimonials can be the best gift we can give to our peer writers.

Truth, perception, authentic tone, and purpose are key considerations when giving effective testimonials.

We need to ensure that the testimonials serve the intended purpose. Testimonials aim to recognize the capabilities and achievements of the receivers.

More specifically, a testimony shouldn’t be a promotional tool for the giver; it should recognize and appreciate the receiver.

Thank you for reading my perspectives. I wish you a healthy and happy life.

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