Today, I’m Starting a Medium Publication

Summary

The author is launching a Medium publication titled "The Lists," which is unique in that it does not have a traditional call for submissions but rather curates stories based on specific writing prompts or lists, and encourages the use of designated tags or following announcements to be featured.

Abstract

The author announces the creation of a new Medium publication named "The Lists," which diverges from the norm by not accepting submissions in the conventional way. Instead, it is envisioned as a curated collection of narratives that align with particular writing prompts or lists. Writers can increase the visibility of their stories for potential inclusion by using specific tags such as #thelist, #thelists, or by tagging the author, #XinXin. The publication aims to highlight new voices on Medium, particularly those with fewer than 100 followers, as a means of giving back to the writing community that supported the author when they were new to the platform. The initiative is framed as a way to "pay it forward" within the Medium writers' ecosystem.

Opinions

The author expresses a personal passion for collecting stories, memories, and things, which is the driving force behind "The Lists."
There is a sense of community and mutual support among Medium writers, as the author acknowledges the help received when starting out and now wishes to extend the same support to others.
The publication's approach suggests a desire to democratize the process of content discovery and elevate lesser-known writers, as evidenced by the focus on writers with less than 100 followers.
The use of tags is emphasized as a method of discovery and inclusion, indicating a preference for an organic, community-driven approach to content curation.
The author views the act of following and being followed on Medium as more than a numbers game; it is an opportunity to engage with and support fellow writers.

But unlike other publications, it is a list.

The name of the publication is “The Lists” — unlike other Medium publications, there is no call for submission.

Instead, “The Lists” is a collection of writers and stories. Your story may find a home in other publications or is self-published.

For me to find your story that matches a writing prompt or list, you only need to use any of these tags or follow any announcement for the list I am building.

#thelist

#thelists

or tag me, #XinXin.

I love collecting things, I love collecting memories, and now I am collecting stories.

Welcome to The lists.

For my first list, I am building a list of writers with less than 100 followers, the call is not a call to get followers, but I want to meet new writers. I was once new to Medium, and when I was starting, fellow writers helped me.

Most of the people who follow me are writers, and it is time to pay it forward.

Today, I’m Starting a Medium Publication

But unlike other publications, it is a list.

Tags you can use: