avatarRoz Warren, Writing Coach

Summary

The provided content is a personal reflection on the experience of having stories published on Medium without the benefit of curation, expressed through a haiku and accompanying prose.

Abstract

The website content presents a short poetic piece titled "The No Curation Blues," which is a haiku named "A Sad Haiku." It expresses the author's dissatisfaction with the lack of curation for their work on Medium despite having seven stories published over seven days. The haiku is accompanied by a photograph of a man looking downcast, attributed to Ryan Walton from Unsplash. Additionally, the author suggests another of their works for readers who enjoyed the haiku, titled "Medium Haiku," and highlights a related article, "Medium Writers! I’m Here to Tidy Up Your Clap Total," which discusses the author's new hobby of 'evening up' the number of claps received by Medium writers.

Opinions

  • The author, Roz Warren, conveys a sense of frustration or disappointment regarding the absence of curation for their stories on Medium.
  • There is a subtle suggestion that recognition (in the form of curation) is important for writers on the platform, as it may impact visibility and engagement with their work.
  • The use of humor is evident in the title "The No Curation Blues" and the playful tone of the related article suggestions, indicating a light-hearted approach to the subject matter despite the underlying sentiment of neglect.
  • The inclusion of a photograph depicting a somber mood complements the thematic content of the haiku, reinforcing the author's emotional state regarding the lack of curation.
  • By directing readers to other works, the author shows a level of self-promotion and confidence in the quality of their content, regardless of the platform's curation process.
Poetry
Humor
Writing On Medium
Haiku
Curation
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