But the site is still basically dead — When I first discovered the creative-writing-focused site Simily, I wrote there. A lot. And I wrote about it. A lot. But the site died. Or maybe it was never really alive. Still, like a zombie still generating at least some cash for the founders, Simily made its way back. Is Simily Making a Comeback? Will the latest changes revive the creative writing platform?advocateandy.medium.com

On the magic of ManyStories — I have written quite a bit about my experience sharing stories over at ManyStories. It’s an interesting site for writers — a way to get your work in front of a new audience. So, I was thrilled when I received the note pictured above. A featured story. I’m not exactly…

Another week of content-sharing — It’s nice to receive recognition and encouragement. That’s why I like ManyStories. Yes, it’s a good place to get some extra reads on your Medium pieces. But for me, it’s also a place to get a psychological boost. The weekly “Top Writer” recap shows me the number of stories I’ve…

Good news, bad news — Writing is what I do. It’s what I do in my “day” job for clients who need content — for blogs, media pieces, reports, etc. It’s what I do in the classes I teach — I write prompts and assignments and critiques and feedback. And it is what I do…

Plus, DRAGONS! — Turns out, watering a house CAN help cool it down. I always thought my mom was just crazy and told us to water the house so she could have time alone. That story was my top-earner in September: I Was Sent Outside to Water the House And soon discovered I’d been locked out for the daymedium.com Then, of course, a post about posts that earn on Medium came…

It can be amazing for Medium writers — It’s Monday. It’s ManyStories. It’s Marvelous. Ok, maybe it’s all a bit much. Still, if you’re a Medium writer and you’d like a few more reads on your stories, ManyStories can help. And, ManyStories wants to help! Are Many People Using ManyStories? Another update on the content sharing platformadvocateandy.medium.com Yes, sharing your content on social platforms can attract readers.

The content sharing site has some benefits — It’s Monday. That means it is the day when I learn whether I was a Top 10 writer on ManyStories in the past week. This past week, I was third. All of the Top 10 writers and readers have their profiles featured on the ManyStories front page. That increases the…

Back in the Top 10 — After a couple of weeks off, I’m back in the Top 10 over at ManyStories. I attribute my “fall from grace” to taking some time to read at Medium and subsequently writing less. Plus, the new formula here at Medium has been more rewarding with less content output, so I’m…

My Top 5 stories from August — Every month, I write about the stories I wrote on Medium that earned the most in the previous month. The trend/takeaway: Personal stories and being vulnerable attract readers. A further takeaway: The new Medium money model seems to be offering even MORE rewards for these types of stories. With that…

Last month, Medium meant more money — Writing at Medium is fun. There’s a community. Writing is like therapy. Medium is neat because you can write stuff and earn coffee money. I mean, sure, I like writing. I also enjoy earning at least a little bit of money from my writing. (Oh, and yes, I DO actually…

Yes, I’m still writing about this — I mean, content is king. Which means more content is more king. And more ManyStories content makes one the king of a content sharing platform. Kings have coin. Like one coin. From sharing their content on ManyStories and then writing about it on Medium and then sharing that story on…

I guess it’s a Medium Monday, too — It’s Monday. ManyStories is out with their Top Writer list again. I’ve been sharing content on the platform since February. Since then, I’ve ended up on the Top Writer list a fair number of times. To be fair, this list is really about the “top sharer.” Maybe it should be…

A story of content sharing — Coming soon to ManyStories — THIS amazing story about ManyStories. Ok, it’s basically the same story. 2nd top writer for the week. Opportunity to share content. It’s ManyStories Madness . . . Again! A content-sharing platform to boost your Medium readsadvocateandy.medium.com And yes, every story I write here on Medium is also shared on ManyStories. Also on my ManyStories page?

Or will their other halves return at a later date? — I wonder if one of the half people subscribing to my Substack is a smoking pumpkin? Probably. For a while, I was growing pretty concerned about what appeared to be a proliferation of half people interested in education policy. That is, my education policy Substack was seeing 45 new subscribers…

Will this change with the new Medium payment model? — I’ve been writing seriously here on Medium since 2021. Since then, I’ve also added writing on Substack and NewsBreak to my portfolio. I love the community of Medium and the chance to connect with other writers. While NewsBreak lacks that sense of community, it has proven to be a much…

Plus, a cat gets close — Here it is. The moment no one has been waiting for. Well, maybe someone. In any event, it’s my monthly rundown of the top 5 earning stories. It’s pretty exciting, considering my monthly total amounts to a nice budget for coffee. …

A content-sharing platform to boost your Medium reads — Things are changing here at Medium. Starting tomorrow. Here’s a brief rundown: Medium Goes Pay to Play Plus, a new emphasis on “human” contentadvocateandy.medium.com The short version: In order to get paid on the platform, new MPP members will need to also be paying Medium members. Additionally, rewards will be based on types of content (with an edge going to personal stories)…

Maybe not, but it’s pretty fun — I’ve been sharing stories on ManyStories for about six months now. I read an article about it here on Medium and thought I’d give it a try. I was skeptical that much would come of it. Still, the quest to reach new readers requires experimentation. So, I tried. Are Many People Using ManyStories? Another update on the content sharing platformadvocateandy.medium.com I wouldn’t…

Plus, a new emphasis on “human” content — The Golden Age of Medium might have been during the COVID pandemic. People were stuck inside, not at an office, and had lots of available time. Writers seemed to enjoy the outlet Medium provided and there were plenty of eager readers willing to sign up for the Netflix of the…

24,000 to be precise — I’ve written a bit about my experience with Substack — about slow, steady growth. In a typical month, I add 45 subscribers (5 of those paid). That adds up to 1.5 people per day. Which led me to ask: Where are all those half-people coming from? My Substack is Attracting Hordes of Half People Begging the question: Which half wants my writing?advocateandy.medium.com Then, I read an…