avatarThe Doctor - Joanie Adams

Summary

The author reflects on their decision to return to writing on Medium, driven by friendship, a sense of community, and the platform's potential despite its flaws.

Abstract

In a candid piece titled "Why I Returned To Write Here — Why I Could’ve Left," the author delves into the reasons behind their continued presence on Medium. Despite considering departure, the author chose to stay, citing a deep-rooted connection to the writing community and the platform's inherent value. They acknowledge the challenges and shortcomings of Medium but focus on the positive aspects, such as the ability to express oneself freely and the relationships formed with other writers. The author expresses a commitment to their craft and a desire to support their peers, aiming to navigate the platform's algorithms to their advantage. They also hint at future writings and invite readers to engage with their work, emphasizing a spirit of experimentation and the pursuit of brilliance in their writing endeavors.

Opinions

  • The author values the Medium platform for its unique space that allows for unrepudiated speech and the depth of connection it fosters.
  • There is a strong sense of loyalty and camaraderie towards fellow writers, whom the author refers to as "pals — mates — chums — Fam!"
  • The author is critical of the platform's limitations but chooses to focus on the potential for success through sincerity and quality.
  • They exhibit a playful defiance against the challenges faced, suggesting they have strategies in reserve to overcome them.
  • The author sees their return as an opportunity for growth and experimentation, and they are optimistic about the future of their writing on Medium.
  • They acknowledge the importance of reader engagement and consider it a driving force behind their decision to stay and write.
  • The author uses dark humor and self-deprecation to convey their commitment to writing, downplaying any thoughts of leaving the platform.

On Friendship

Why I Returned To Write Here — Why I Could’ve Left

For A Wee Notion In The Vastly Shattering Scare; A Writer Writes — And For A Friend, Nothing Could Be More Sure

Las Edades y la Muerte (Grien)

©Joanie Adams — Joanie Adams; Gift A Tea: https://ko-fi.com/joanieadamms

The why and wherefores — naught else like it to begin or in my case, be a redeemer to my nature and the ample calling of my return to somewhere. And to a place which I care for much; makes a change for my walking out on things I have adorating reservations for — as I do find this whole venture of Medium, rather marvelous, even in all its shortcomings and dissatisfaction; a core wealth remains.

(Which, if I may be the scourge of foreknowledge, be expanded upon in a piece nearing!)

Few plains of elevation allow for such a space as this — in all the dangers of unrepudiated speech, that easily come, or for some others, not so easily arrive in the mind and soul.

Now, I could’ve left and be like the tracing picture of this piece; defecting away into realms of shadow, to puddle on the melodrama — Have I no shame, have I no shame! Nay, besides the function of I to writing is ever beholden to one another, and irresolvable — the crying shame to any of my detractors. We cannot be unseen together, not at this geriatric stage.

The pact is made — they’ll be there at the end of me, and in dear hope, long after my act of perishment! Like the apple’s core that lingers for days in the wastrel bin. [Excuse the dark humor, it is the only aide to stay sane]

Even if the views are meek, and the attention dire — to perdition with it all! I stand and remain here in this instance for my pals — mates — chums — Fam! And if I can swindle the algorithms into their favor, which of course, must be earned on their behalf by their sincerity and quality, I shall do! Philip WritesKendalin JaneAnisa H.[Cough-cough, subtle remark]

So even if I see a few detracting signs, so be it, I can play the patient game here; I have much up my sleeves and that cannot be foretold!

I rather not curtail the legacy I leave in whinging and woebegone ayes, to sum up why no movement is made thence — nay, nary for me you see. I am fast in my speech, mad with my gestures, and earnest in the traction I seek to gain — time is too fleeting to the capricious upsets of the humane mind for all that.

So this is why I remain — or rather, have this way: This is why I return.

I could’ve left — but I didn’t, and frankly couldn’t; Backpenny is my cursing middle name [It isn’t, it’s a godful name, quite purposefully, if I may interject!]

Simple as that — nothing overtly confounded in my usual exuberance; I remain here as an experiment if naught else — a pillaging board for Good Failures and Brilliant masteries henceforth. After all, I do nudge the intentions of the inventor much! And a blimey O’Reilly a bright excuse for all words containing notions of untraceable time!

So there we are — I am curious ever of your response, do little do I ask you for it; as I hope that it would be upon your swinging engines to do so — as you’re hopelessly reactionary animals foremost, but hush-hush ol’ Doctor.

The time it is now that we should go, and there is so much — almost too much to wither around in a soundless despair.

Time tomorrow - Time today — all to be it, and within we find ourselves again!

A whole new era of sightseeing ventures is thus upon you — my beautiful fellas, you!

Come along when the urge is there with you — I’ll be there; will yer?

Ta-ta now.

Ever yours; The Doctor [Adams]

COME ALONG WITH THE DOCTOR’S NEWSLETTER

Frances Farmer in Photoplay, Jan. 1937

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As ever — we go, Dear Reader.

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