Blogs

Rules:

Do not
- Post images of, transcripts of, copies of, or links to private communications between private individuals without the explicit consent of all parties to the communication
- Post content that violates others’ privacy or personal safety, including sensitive or confidential information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, non-public phone numbers, physical addresses, email addresses, non-public data, or other similar information
- Facilitate copyright or other intellectual property violation
  - Stick to free stock photo websites: Pexels, Pixabay, Startup Stock, Unsplash
- Post duplicate copies of the same content to Medium
- Post content primarily to drive traffic to, or increase the search rankings of, an external site, product, or service
- Post stories where the content is clipped with the purpose of linking to the rest of the article on a different website
Ads, Promotions, and Marketing
- First party promotion is allowed, and you may promote and link to your own business, website, mailing list, or fundraiser.
- Third-party advertising and sponsorships are not allowed. You may not advertise or promote third-party products, services, or brands through Medium posts, publications, or newsletters. This includes images that indicate brand sponsorship in a post or newsletter, or as part of a publication name or logo.

Be mindful of anything I read:
- Why did I click on a headline?
- Why did I (dis)like a sentence?
Be consistent: Lots of reps!
Growing my audience is about emotions and stories just as much as it is about value. I can "create value" within seconds by using tools like ChatGPT. But I can't replicate human connection, emotions, and personal stories.
- Every sentence I write needs to get my reader excited about the following sentence.
- Being vulnerable and honest is the most effective way to connect with my readers.
Don't publish my writing without reading it out loud.
My bio/profile should tell my readers what I can do for them. Remove irrelevant credentials and tell them why they should pay attention to my work.