avatarGianfranco Vigneri

Summary

The website content provides guidelines and instructions for contributing writers to the "Just to Talk About" publication on Medium, emphasizing the importance of following the publication, engaging with the community, and correctly tagging articles for better visibility and ranking.

Abstract

"Just to Talk About" is a Medium publication that aims to emulate the cultural salons of 18th-century Europe, fostering a creative and cooperative environment for writers. Contributors are encouraged to follow the publication and its authors to expand their network. To submit an article, writers must select the publication from their draft settings and use specific tags to ensure proper categorization and higher ranking within Medium. The content also introduces "IzThatSo," another publication focused on political discourse, and provides contact information for further inquiries. Additionally, writers are directed to the Medium Help Center for more information on the platform's features.

Opinions

  • The author expresses excitement about the "Just to Talk About" project, indicating a personal investment in its success.
  • The publication is described as a place for diverse cultural discussions, suggesting a value for inclusivity and broad-ranging topics.
  • Following the publication and its authors is seen as a fundamental step in building a cooperative network on Medium.
  • The use of specific tags is emphasized as crucial for article visibility and publication ranking, reflecting a strategic approach to content distribution.
  • The author recommends following the editors of "IzThatSo" and engaging with the publication for those interested in political debates, indicating a belief in the value of diverse viewpoints.
  • The provision of a direct contact email suggests a commitment to accessibility and support for potential contributors.

Just to talk about

Writing on Just to Talk About

some technical info

Photo by Dim Hou on Unsplash

Just to Talk About is taking shape, so it is necessary to give some general indications, let’s say an instruction manual like the one we find in the box when we buy an electronic device.

As you will have gathered from the number of topics covered in the publication, the general idea is to recreate an environment that vaguely resembles the cultural salons that developed in Europe in the 18th century. Did I shoot it big? Is that I am really excited about this project, pardonne-moi.

Anyway

you want to be part of this creative group so the next few lines are for you.

In the meantime, in order for the publication to proliferate, the first important action is to follow it, so if you haven’t already done so, click on FOLLOW.

I also suggest following the authors. Medium before being a wonderful platform to give shape to your creativity is, first of all, a social platform so expanding your network in a cooperative way is the basis.

Not a Just to Talk About author yet? You can easily solve this problem, leave me a comment asking to participate et voila.

Are you already part of the gang? Well! Once you have prepared your article draft:

  1. Click on the three dots in the top right-hand corner
  2. Click on Add to publication
  3. Choose Just To Talk About
  4. Click on Select and Continue
  5. Click Submit
  6. Fill the Tags
  7. Submit to Publication

Your draft is now sent to the editors for final review before being published.

Now, in order for articles to be correctly addressed to the reference section and to improve article and publication ranking, it is necessary that of the five tags available at least two are dedicated in this way:

The first tag to be used must be one of the six listed below. The chosen tag not only serves to position your article within the right section but also helps it receive a higher ranking in the distribution within Medium. (see picture below)

Each of these tags is chosen from those, consistent with the relevant section, that has a higher ranking in Medium and that all Top Writers use for categorising their articles.

The last of the five tags must be Just To Talk About

To give an example then, let us imagine that I want to write an article that must end up under the Perspectives section, the tags will be chosen as follows

I also wanted to point out an important aspect regarding Topics.

A link to another publication appears in the navigation bar on the right-hand side

I’m talking about IzThatSo.

The Claim is:

Got an opinion? Talking politics: right, left or middle of the road? Then we want to hear it!

So, if you want to be part of a place where you can have a debate on a topic from several points of view, well, I recommend you to follow and ask to join the publication IzThatSo of which I am an editor together with Graham D. Cooke, Ginger Cook, B A Little, Kathy K, Kimberlee Jakobe

They are really great people and prolific writers whom I recommend you follow and IzThatSo is a place where you can discuss a topic from different points of view.

Well, at this point if there are any doubts you can contact me at

[email protected]

or here on Medium, I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Medium also provides articles on the main features of the platform, you can find them at the following link

That’s really all for now folks! See you around!

GF Vigneri September 2nd 2022

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