What I Have Learned After 800 Stories Published on Medium

Summary

The author shares insights about their writing journey and the lessons learned from publishing 800 stories on Medium.

Abstract

After publishing 800 stories on Medium, the author reflects on their admiration for various writers and the realization that they should focus on their own unique voice. The author acknowledges the commercial success of some writers but finds inspiration in the work of Paul Cotton and Loudon Wainwright III. Despite having a long list of things they should be doing, the author can sense success. The article also mentions the author's other works and their availability for hire.

Opinions

The author expresses admiration for writers such as Dr Mehmet Yildiz, Eve Arnold, Jenn Leach, Lawson Wallace, David Perlmutter, Kristen Stark, Burk, and Zulie Rane.
The author acknowledges that they do not emulate these writers well and should focus on their own unique style.
The author finds inspiration in the work of Paul Cotton and Loudon Wainwright III, despite their lack of commercial success.
The author is aware of the many things they should be doing to improve their writing but remains optimistic about their success.
The author encourages readers to follow their work and consider hiring them for writing services.

I’ve learned what I am not.

I have learned that I deeply admire several writers, like Dr Mehmet Yildiz, Eve Arnold, Jenn Leach, Lawson Wallace, David Perlmutter, Kristen Stark, Burk, and Zulie Rane. I try to emulate and at least learn from them and many, many more.

What I have learned over the last 800 stories, is that, as much as I admire and enjoy reading these folk, I’m not them. I don’t do them very well. I do me.

I enjoy listening to Paul Cotton and Loudon Wainwright III, not because of any commercial success of their songs, but the way they write and perform them.

What I learned after 800 stories is that there are hundreds of things I should be doing that I don’t. I can smell the success from here, though.

Don’s a keen observer and prolific reporter of truth, common sense, humor, & life. He’s a WRITER and humorist, sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek. He lives in Nashville, TN. He publishes every weekday morning. If you like his stuff, tell him HERE!

What I Have Learned After 800 Stories Published on Medium

I’ve learned what I am not.

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December 23, 2021

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