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United States of Race Guidelines
By: Db Crema
Tags: Writing, Race, Publication, Culture, Guidelines

Welcome to United States of Race, a publication about experiencing race in America — from our earliest childhood memories to navigating the social constructs in which we live and operate today.

The topic of race — and all its social, cultural, economic, and political implications — is one of the most divisive of our times. When we talk about race, it is from well-entrenched positions, each of us representing a unique perspective, different from anyone else in the world.

Most of us are taught about race at such an early age, we may not even realize when our opinions on the topic were first formed or the ways it impacts how we navigate relationships for the rest of our lives.

Tackling this divisive topic, this publication aims to broaden perspectives on race through the power of personal storytelling. Some heartbreaking, some uplifting, and some downright infuriating — all personal stories of how our earliest childhood memories determine a lifetime of relationships.

By sharing the stories of when we first learned we are all different, we find the common thread that shows us how much we are all the same.

Do you have a compelling story you want to share about your earliest memories of race?

We are looking for deeply personal and poignant stories from people of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, political and social beliefs, and geographic locations.

Think back to when you were young, navigating social interactions for the first time and learning about the world around you. How did you learn about race — what were you told, who were you with, how did it feel, what did you understand, and how did it influence future interactions?

Think back to when you were a teenager or a young adult or a young professional. What were your experiences with confronting or addressing race — in school or in the workplace or in your community?

Submission Guidelines

If you have a compelling story to share — send us a message at unitedstatesofrace@gmail.com

Include your profile

Include a link to your article

Your piece can be in draft form or already published

You’re free to use Medium’s Partner Program, although we prefer to not have articles behind the paywall in order to keep the publication open for any and all readers

Please submit professional-quality work. We can work with you on some edits, but we don’t have the staffing to fix your writing.

Please share your article with everyone and share this publication! The more readers we have, the more impact we can achieve!

Response time: Our response time varies, but most of the time we revert back within 48 hours. We will endeavor to respond to every submission — either to accept it, to ask for edits, or to suggest a different approach.

New to Medium?

This article will give you a primer on how to write and post on Medium
Hi, Matthew Prince
By: S M Mamunur Rahman
Tags: Writing, Publication

Hi, Matthew Prince

We’ve added you as a writer.

Please follow the guidelines while submitting your best unpublished-drafts.

Thank You and Welcome to The Masterpiece.
This is an excellent story and contribution to ILLUMINATION and proves how much of an example Dr…
By: Agnes Laurens
Tags: Creativity, Writing, Publication, Life, Art

Photo by NMG Network on Unsplash

This is an excellent story and contribution to ILLUMINATION and proves how much of an example Dr Mehmet Yildiz is. I am very exultant to be a member of this incredible team.

I am glad you found inspiration to have your own publication.

All the best,

Agnes
Raindrops ~ A Foreword
By: Chas Wyatt Https
Tags: Publication, Dr Mehmet Yildiz, Rain, Narrative, Newsletter

Photo by author

“Raindrops”, an illustration that I am using for my publication’s logo, 10" h x 12" w, colored pencil on paper, © 2020 by Chas Wyatt

You have stumbled across this publication somehow and are wondering what it is about. Mainly, it will be stories about my life experiences, although I will also throw in fictional stories from time to time and maybe poetry and prose, as the inclination and creative muse strikes.

To have a better understanding of the publication, therefore, I feel it is important to know something about the author of the publication. I am both, an artist and a writer. I feel both to be deeply intertwined and as my art has a narrative element, my stories also paint pictures with words.

I grew up in a small logging town in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1970’s and became deeply immersed in the counter-culture of the times. (Picture, if you will, a long-haired hippie selling underground newspapers in the high school cafeteria of a redneck logging town).

My mother was descended from Ireland and my Great Grandmother was from Scotland. My Great Grandmother traveled to Oregon on a wagon train and had eleven children. My Grandfather homesteaded 3,700 acres on Mary’s Peak (the highest mountain in the Oregon coast range), where he built a log cabin. In addition to farming, he was also an engineer and taught classes in the first college in Benton County. My Grandmother taught piano and accompanied silent movies in theatres during the silver age of cinema.

She wrote a song about Mary’s Peak, using the native name, “Tcha Teemanwi”, which translates as “place where spirits dwell”. Young braves would be sent to the summit of the mountain on vision quests.

Mary’s Peak, or “Tcha Teemanwi”, Oregon

One of my ancestors was the court poet to Henry the VIII, Sir Thomas Wyatt, until he fell out of favor with the king and was locked in the same tower as Anne Boleyn. His likeness can be seen in the opening scene of the 1998 film, “Elizabeth I”, starring Cate Blanchett, where he is being burned at the stake with other miscreants.

So now you know something about the background of the author and many more aspects will be revealed as my stories unfold. I feel that every human being is multi-faceted and would like to summarize with the following quote;

“The longer I live, the more I am satisfied of two things: first, that the truist of lives are those that are cut rose-diamond-fashion, with many facets answering to the many-planed aspects of the world about them; secondly, that society is always trying in some way or other to grind us down to a single flat surface. It is hard work to resist this grinding-down action.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, “The Professor at the Breakfast-Table”, 1859.

Please join me on this “Narrative Sojourn” ~ Chas Wyatt.
Loose Words Letter #36
By: Jonathan Greene
Tags: Publication, Poetry, Loose Words Letter, Poetry On Medium, Newsletter

Raw by Jonathan Greene

“Stretched thin

tattered with redness

because I don’t tan

and the sun isn’t shining

and my skin is burning

from the heat of my own gaze”

Vexation by Mary Jones

“I’m knocked down again,

Falling into the pieces of the plate

Bleeding from a wound no one can see

Yet the vexation is there

Luring me backward every time”

A Bedding of Algae by Ana-Maria Schweitzer

“My eyes sore beneath the silky eyelids.

I pray to the waves:

come and swing me,

make my repose

into a bedding of algae.”

Nightmares by Fọlábòmí Àmọ̀ó

“You are special

for the monsters

do not haunt

your peaceful heart.”

Our Blombos Cave by Bradley J Nordell

“Swaying mystery without an edge

and yet there it was all along

in our paintings and songs

blazing stars of the primary fire,

drawn in the blood of the first hunt”
In A World Of Hares, Be A Tortoise
By: Azim Rushdi
Tags: Writing, Publication, Writers On Writing, Writing Tips, Habits

In A World Of Hares, Be A Tortoise

Image by Alexas Fotos from Pixabay

Peace be upon you, fellow writers. Allow me to introduce myself since it’s the first time I publish in “The Fellowship Writer”. My name is Abdul Azim, which means the Slave of The Greatest. I’m from Malaysia, currently pursuing my undergrad in New Zealand. I‘ve stayed far from home for about four years now. I am called to advocate about habit-development. The reason is simple — one’s destiny is shaped by one’s habit.

I began seriously writing on Medium in July this year. I got into the platform upon a friend’s recommendation. From the start, I struggle to gain good followings. To my reflection, I think the reason is that I do not have readers who feel genuinely connected to my work.

I’m reading Stephen King’s On Writing. I suggest every one of you, writers, read it too. Regardless of your topics of writing. It contains wisdom in the world of “telepathy ”— or writing. Writers have something to show and can do so by making his mind connect with that of the reader. Paraphrasing King, he said,

“There are four types of writer: the bad, the competent, the good and the great. You can’t make a competent writer out of a bad one, and you can’t make a great writer out of a good one. But you can, with lots of hard work, dedication and timely help, make a good writer out of a merely competent one.”

I’m holding on to the last hope. My goal in “The Fellowship Writer” is to advocate about the habit of a good writer. Uncertainty and solitude fill this path. But it is less intimidating if we go through this together. Follow me and I will take you through a journey you will not forget. A journey to becoming a good writer.
How Much Editors Make From Their Publications
By: Kr Franklin
Tags: Fellowship Writers, Writing, Publication, Money, Community

Why I Started a Publication?

First, I prefer to refer to our group as a community, rather than a publication because it is just that — a cooperative community.

Second, my goal in establishing Fellowship Writers was to create a safe space for writers to give and receive feedback, because I felt that aspect was lacking on the platform. Yes, there are free and paid services, which will provide you with professional writing advice, but none are as supportive as a cooperative community. Besides, I wanted to know what the readers thought, instead of the professionals.

So, I thought the comments section was outstanding for achieving the community’s goals— having readers leave constructive feedback or supportive responses on featured stories.

And, that is it. That was my idea in starting a publication. Feedback via comments.

What has been the response from readers and writers thus far? Incredible — everyone is respectful and supportive of each other! Not a negative comment in sight.

Which begs the question, how big has the community gotten?

Here is a picture from our last meeting:

Photo by JC Gellidon on Unsplash

Just kidding, but we are growing!
Get paid for your stories.
By: Tree Langdon
Tags: Writing, Relationships, Submission, Publications, Chicken Soup For The Soul

Learn more. Medium is an open platform where 170 million readers come to find insightful and dynamic thinking. Here, expert and undiscovered voices alike dive into the heart of any topic and bring new ideas to the surface. Learn more

Make Medium yours. Follow the writers, publications, and topics that matter to you, and you’ll see them on your homepage and in your inbox. Explore
Introducing The Shortform, a Medium publication
By: Tom Fenske
Tags: Creativity, Writing, Publication, Short Form, Inspiration

Introducing The Shortform, a new Medium publication dedicated to tiny bits of knowledge.

Photo by Good Good Good on Unsplash

This is a brand-new publication to support short content here on Medium. As the name The Shortform is already implying, every article is written in the new shortform format.

I want to take advantage of the fact that these posts aren’t cut by a Read More button so that the reader can enjoy an uninterrupted stream of knowledge and entertainment. Exactly the content you would consume while waiting in the grocery store line or after a hard day at work when you are low on energy.

I am happy to announce that we are open to new writers! Just check out the following article on the guidelines and how to get added:

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Submitting a story at ‘3 Minutes of Design’
By: Vaibhav Gupta
Tags: Design, Submit, Publication, Writer, 3 Minutes Of Design

Submitting a story at ‘3 Minutes of Design’

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

If you are interested in becoming a writer at ‘3 Minutes of Design’, fill this form https://forms.gle/V98ze82zCtJYfofZ8. Here, we ask you to add a link of writeup you wish to feature with the publication.

Currently, we have given criteria for approval

The article should have a read time of 3 minutes or less as per Medium’s standard. Based on Medium’s blog, the reading time is calculated as roughly 275 words per minute. Also, for images, read time is estimated by taking 12 seconds for the first image, 11 for the second, and so on till 3 seconds for the tenth image. Any images after the tenth image are counted at three seconds.

Do not use clickbait titles. The title of the article should reflect the content inside it. In other words, the expectations of the reader from the title should be met in the content.

Be original. If it is opinion based writeup, keep it original to you. Avoid using generic viewpoints and common knowledge in the content.

Submit complete writeup. Don’t make readers read a part and follow a link to read the complete article

Approval might take around 48hours so be patient. In case the article is not approved within that timeframe, you can simply assume it is not the right fit for this publication.

That’s all. Keep writing.
Write for Miracle Cove
By: Rene Perez
Tags: Miracle Cove, Publication, Christianity, Inspirational, Christian Fiction

What makes a good fit for Miracle Cove?

I created this publication so that people who write Christian fiction have a place to put it. And then I wrote a bunch of stuff that wasn’t fiction. So I branched out! Miracle Cove is a tiny publication that was recently created and I am aware that it doesn’t have a lot of followers. However, I hope that will change one day and Miracle Cove will be filled with inspirational pieces submitted by others and not just me!

I searched and didn’t find a lot of places where people of the Christian faith could post other than their own profiles. And while Miracle Cove doesn’t insist that each piece is “preachy,” (in fact, I would prefer more inspiration through action…show not tell) it is still a Christian-based publication.

Can someone who isn’t a Christian upload to Miracle Cove?

Yes! If your piece offers inspiration without mentioning another religion, submit it for review! This world can use all the kindness it can get.

What kinds of work can land on the pages of Miracle Cove?

Right now I’ve created spaces for Inspirational pieces, short stories (fiction), heartfelt (maybe your true story is a little sad and reflective), and poetry. Poetry can take any form (spoken word? Yes!) but keep in mind that most readers keep their visits to 3–5 minutes. This will probably be more difficult for long-winded people like me and their short stories. :-)

I realize it will take a while for Miracle Cove to lift off the ground, but I have hope that this will be a good place for others like me to find some inspiration!

I hope to welcome you to Miracle Cove!

Grammar and Spelling

Okay, I will never say that I’m the best writer…because I’m definitely not. But I do allow a free grammar checker such as Grammarly to offer me some suggestions and hopefully avoid the major issues. Please run your submissions through Grammarly (or another grammar checker) before submitting. Please and thank you.
Illumination Writers — An Invitation to Write for Technology Hits.
By: Tree Langdon
Tags: Writing, Publication, Relationships, Business, Technology Hits

Learn more. Medium is an open platform where 170 million readers come to find insightful and dynamic thinking. Here, expert and undiscovered voices alike dive into the heart of any topic and bring new ideas to the surface. Learn more

Make Medium yours. Follow the writers, publications, and topics that matter to you, and you’ll see them on your homepage and in your inbox. Explore
All About The Good List
By: Jae Nichelle
Tags: Lists, Submission Guidelines, Listicles, Publication

Photo by Paico Oficial on Unsplash: blank pages with numbers

This is a pub (obviously) dedicated to sharing listicles of all kinds and in all genres.

As I scroll through Medium, I see lots of disdain for lists. I get it. Copywriting has turned the listicle into an eyesore and a chore. But the truth is, lists are a great way to share information easily.

And, creating a good list that builds nicely is a true skill.

There are also a lot of pubs dedicated to lists that are inactive. So, where can one find some love for a list?? Here, in The Good List.

The Good List will soon be open for submissions. Follow us for updates.

Till then, keep those lists ready.
The Money Plot Welcomes New Followers and Writers
By: Walid Ao
Tags: Publication, Ｍedium, Money, Writer, Finance

The Money Plot Welcomes New Followers and Writers

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Welcome to the Money Plot, everybody. In the last week, the followers' numbers for this publication increased from 6 followers to ca. 30 followers. I would like to thank all the new followers.

I owe you an explanation of the Money Plot, its goal, target audience, and mission.

So, let us jump right into it.

Whether you dream of making big bucks or you want to optimize your savings and investment plans, Money plays a significant role in our lives, and it affects us in a way or another.

We want to give you a platform in which you can share your stories and read others’ stories and gain from their experiences. That is why “The Money Plot” started on Medium; we want to share our stories and experiences. We want to hear your story, as well. Medium-related stories are a part of this too.

Why should you join the publication

When we publish your story in our publication, our followers will be notified of your post, which increases your outreach.

We know that this publication is still a young, small, unknown publication on Medium. However, together we can grow it to reach more readers on this platform.

Any distributed story on Medium will get attraction, and it will lead more followers toward this publication. This can be your story or my story. As a community, our stories will bring readers and followers to the collective.
Active Medium Publications About Sexuality
By: Medium Formatting
Tags: Writing, Sexuality, Publication, Médium, Medium Partner Program

— Casey Botticello

Thanks for reading this article! Leave a comment below if you have any questions. Be sure to sign up for the Active Publications email list or check out our publication, to get the latest updates on new Medium publications accepting writers!

If you liked this article, here are some other articles you may enjoy:

Casey Botticello is a partner at Black Edge Consulting. Black Edge Consulting is a strategic communications firm, specializing in online reputation management, digital marketing, and crisis management. Prior to founding Black Edge Consulting, he worked for BGR Group, a bipartisan lobbying and strategic communications firm.

Casey is the founder of the Cryptocurrency Alliance, a Super PAC dedicated to cryptocurrency and blockchain advocacy. He is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania, where he received his B.A. in Urban Studies.
Guarantees and Opportunities
By: Brenda Mahler
Tags: Curation, Writing, Publication, Passion, Poetry

Guarantees and Opportunities

Photo by Cullan Smith on Unsplash

Writing is an extremely individual activity and requires a writers to have a purpose. I often refer to my purpose as my passion.

I have a passion for writing and teaching; therefore I write articles about teaching writing. These often have a narrow audience but are well received by The Writing Cooperative because they fit in the publication’s theme. Since anything accepted into this pub. is chosen for further distribution, these articles are my guarantees for curation once they are accepted.

#1

Topic (Tags): Fragments, Writing, Writing Tips, Revision, Tutorial

Date Published: December 3, 2020

Publication: The Writing Cooperative

Story Duration: 5 min.

#2

Topic (Tags): Writing, Writing Tips, Teaching, Assessment, Feedback

Date Published: December 3, 2020

Publication: The Writing Cooperative

Story Duration: 5min.

My second passion is to write poetry. Lately, I’ve been trying to submit one poem each week to P.S. I Love You. Similar to the publication mentioned above, anything accepted by PSILY, gets curated so it is a guarantee and an opportunity for self expression.

#3

Topic (Tags): Poem, Poetry, Love, Poetry Sunday

Date Published: December 6, 2020

Publication: P.S. I Love You

Story Duration: 1 min.

I also work the POM, a publication for only poetry. They are an eclectic publication that is a pleasure to read and has an actively engaged audience. This is my opportunity publication because I submit material that I find personally satisfying. It is not a guarantee of curation, but this week I was happily rewarded.

#4

Topic (Tags): Poetry, Poetry on Medium, Search, Alone, Life

Date Published: December 3, 2020

Publication: The POM

Story Duration: 1 min.

My other passion is to write about topics that I believe in strongly: politics, media, education, and other often controversial topics. These are less likely to be curated, but I get to share my thoughts and possibly make an impact on others.

I will slip this title in to share my passion but as of now it is not curated.
I absolutely agree with you 💯
By: Dr. Preeti Singh
Tags: Publication

Dear writers if a publication rejects your article then don’t get upset. It’s the way we can improve more and more. Trust me it’s good for us. Keep improving and getting a little better every day.
Coercive Citation
By: Sumon Basak
Tags: Writing, Rejection, Publication, Sbk456, Science

Making researchers cite peer reviewer’s own work is deeply offensive & unethical.

Photo by Russ Ward on Unsplash

Scientific publication is a measure of progress in science.

But over time, a paradigm shift has happened.

The importance of work is often skewed to popularize it.

‘Coercive citation’ is an elegant example to refer to.

Not every scientist is equally brilliant.

Not every journal is equally credible.

Not every experiment/observation is equally precise & accurate.

But manipulation can make them appear so.

Coercive citation is an unscrupulous activity.

Peer reviewing Editors intends to raise their own citation count, journal’s impact factor & overall reputation of both.

That intention often transforms into oblique, unethical acts.

A couple of such reviewer influences authors to cite their articles or the journal’s other articles.

This process is likely to take place until the journal decides to publish.

What if the authors refuse to manipulate? Their manuscript would likely get rejected.

Coercive passive citing started taking off a couple of decades ago.

It’s time to make a stringent call to deter & unroot the practice.

Otherwise, citations would soon be a cheap currency to measure the value of a paper.
Do call me Erwin
By: Erwin Leonardy
Tags: Reading, Writing, Publication, Illumination Curated, Illumination

A picture of me taken in Oakland, California awhile ago

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Who am I?

Hi there! My name is Erwin, a trilingual from the world’s fourth most populous country, Indonesia.

I spent some of my teenager and early young adult days in Singapore before returning to my hometown, Jakarta, late last year.

If you are interested in finding out the rationales behind my decision to come back home, please do check out my previous Medium articles below.

In the daytime, I work as a Software Engineer at Xfers, a YCombinator-Backed fintech startup that operates in Southeast Asia. I spend the remaining of my days managing the startup I co-founded, reading, and writing.

Photo by Irvan Smith on Unsplash

How it began

Nearly a decade ago, I started to inculcate the habit of reading in my daily life. Although my initial intention was to improve my essay-writing skills while I was still in secondary school.

Not long ago, I decided to start my journey as a fledgeling writer. I felt that the only way for me to remember what I have read is by sharing it with the people in my vicinity.

Finding Illumination

So, I chanced upon Illumination when I was browsing for Medium publications. I soon submitted a request to be one of the Illumination-Curated writers, and Dr Mehmet Yildiz kindly accepted my request.

I would also like to use this opportunity to personally thank Dr Mehmet for accepting my writer request. Thank you for giving someone who aspires to be a writer the chance to write for the Illumination community. Really do appreciate it!

Looking forward to growing together with the Illumination-Curated writers.
6 Things I Did to Earn $500 From a Single Article Before It Got Published
By: Jyoti Meena
Tags: Writing, Publication, Lessons Learned, Money, Writing Tips

6 Things I Did to Earn $500 From a Single Article Before It Got Published

Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels

I discovered Better Humans when I read a story written in the publication detailing the author’s experience with a suicide helpline. I was intrigued after reading the story.

I went deep into the publication and read that they were paying 500 USD upfront for an empathetic tutorial. My initial response was a shock, followed by clicking out of the web page because I knew that I could not ever write anything worth that much money.

After a week, pushed by my desire to share a story I had in my mind for the publication, I finished a draft and sent it to the editor.

The editor accepted my article, however, as a P\pay-for-performance. This made me determined to get the biggest reward. After one failure, I was accepted and paid 500 dollars for a single article.

In my quest to get commissioned, I did 6 things to craft the perfect pitch.

I read a slew of the other articles they have published to get a feel of the type of pieces they accept. This ensured that I was sending them exactly what they are looking for. I read their submission guidelines multiple times, before and after writing the draft. I made a checklist and ensured that all the boxes were ticked before sending my draft. I wrote from personal experience without faking. For example, instead of pretending that I knew how to give up on coffee, I admitted not knowing and linked a guide for the same. Not only did I mention what worked, but I also wrote about what did not. Preparing the readers for the possible obstacles ensured I’d write was an emphatic tutorial, not just a tutorial. I added peer-reviewed research for every single claim I made to add to credibility. Nothing was unsupported and based on common sense knowledge. I made sure to not use sites like Healthline as BH does not support those as “they earn money through advertising and sponsorships.” I was not aware of this fact till my third (and successful) submission.

Final Thoughts

Getting published into Better Humans twice is my proudest achievement on Medium.

Not only has it brought more money than I could imagine, but the badge of being published in Better Humans makes me proud of my writing.

Now, every time I doubt myself before making a submission to any of the prominent publications, I always look back to this experience and draw strength from it.
Introduction to In a Heartbeat
By: Lucas Rohan
Tags: Writing, Publication, Life, Life Lessons, Inspiration

What’s the deal?

The all new publication In a Heartbeat is a publication for well written articles on life lessons, advice, and how to live a better life.

What exactly do we publish?

We share articles that cover lessons on life, experiences, and failures. We aim to provide value to the lives of our readers by sharing life lessons and advice than may help them now or in the future.

Who is In a Heartbeat for?

This publication is perfect for anybody who loves advice and life lessons learned from people’s experience. This publication is sure to add value to your life.

Want to write for this growing publication?

This publication will be accepting up to 100 writers. If you are interested in becoming a writer, comment on this article or visit In a Heartbeat — Medium to view our submission guidelines and how to become a writer. Becoming a writer is easy but be sure to claim a spot before they’re filled.

Here’s a sample of what we publish and expect:

5 Lessons On Life From Steve Jobs | by Lucas Rohan | In a Heartbeat | Dec, 2020 | Medium

What led to the creation of In a Heartbeat?

I decided to create this publication after realizing how impactful life lessons are on our lives. Also, I was given many nudges to do so by several great writers including Dr Mehmet Yildiz. I finally gave in and decided to start something new. I love to inspire and that’s part of what drove me to create this publication.
Hi Jessica madam,
By: K P Vasudeva Rao
Tags: Writing Tips, Publication

Hi Jessica madam,

As usual your article is well written with the ‘ newbie’ in mind.I have joined Medium in October 2020. So far written and published only one article. And I am learning a new thing every time someone writes an article.

That said, probably from January 2021, I would be writing articles as you have mentioned- about 1 per day for 5 days a week.

Thank you for your good advice.
The Top 15 Medium Publications of 2020
By: Sayan Mondal
Tags: Ｍedium, Writing, Blog, Publication

2. Mission.org

A network of business & tech podcasts designed to accelerate learning. Selected as “Best of 2018” by Apple. Mission.org. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning. We reach millions each month. Please note that we are for profit media company. This means that we reserve the rights to include advertising and promotions in and alongside articles submitted to us. We work with clients, and will promote their products that we use and love in articles however we see fit. We are also a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We also participate in the Apple affiliate advertising program, and sometimes the affiliate programs of our advertisers and the companies that sponsor us. All of our affiliates and sponsors help us to keep the lights on and serve you!
Introducing EXTEMP
Tags: Covid 19, Race, Publication, Culture, Politics

Hi. We’ve gotta new publication, EXTEMP.

What is EXTEMP?

Extemp is a publication about current events. We want articles that provide opinions or comment about anything going on in the world politically, socially, or culturally significant.

What do we publish?

We publish any commentary or opinions on things that are political, socially, or culturally important, such as…

Political Figures, foreign policy, cultural figures, racism, and entertainment.

We’re also very interested in perspectives on political issues that you have a personal stake in or have experienced.
What happened to the year 2020 :
By: Kenny D
Tags: Writing, Publication, 2020, Year In Review, Nigeria

What happened to the year 2020 :

Photo credit :zoom inc

A year that was destined to be great turned out to be a year everyone just wants to put behind them ,during the end of the year 2019 ,everyone celebrated the new year like it would be a year like no other , a new decade ,well it turned out that way not just in the way we wanted it ,basically we all looked at the year with optimism and it kind of let us down.

It first started with the australian bush fire that burned a record of 47 millions acres ,killing at least 34 people and displaced thousands of people.i guess we can say the year started on fire .but still we still hoped that better things would happen ahead .

But next was followed by the death of basketball star and legendary los angeles lakers player kobe Bryant , his daughter and the pilot. i guess we all just saw this as an unfortunate event that happened .

I almost forgot ,world war 3 almost started this year ,then came the pandemic ,i thought it was the worst plague that has ever affected the world but then during my research i saw there has been worse ones but then am just 20 and the only one i had experience before this was the epidermic of ebola in West Africa ,so the covid pandemic scared me so much i was afraid this was the end of the world ,i thought it was something we would read in the news one day and after a month or two ,it would go away .But not knowing the pandemic would affect everything,killing almost 1.52 million people in the world ,sometimes when i see the number ,it hard for me to imagine that 1.52M people had lost their lives to this pandemic ,so most times i just see it as what it is a number ,i try not to imagine it that its the number of people gone from this world.

What happened to 2020 ,the social unrest in the united states following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin resulting in the still on going protect for black lives matter.lets not forget we lost pop smoke and black panther star Chadwick Boseman,i know reminding us isnt something we want ,we just want to put it behind us ,i just thought what really happened to 2020 ,and why did this decade start like this.coming back home to my country like the pandemic wasn’t enough the movement for end sars started because of the killing of the youths and then our eyes were opened to the Injustice we face in our own home.

What happened to 2020 ,with everyone trying to put this year behind them,we lost the great diego maradona ,a death felt by all football leagues in the world.

With all these ,i think there just one thing i would take from it all ,is the human spirit and soul ,we fought through all these and always had hope of a better tomorrow in all this terrible things ,the human spirit will still tell you don’t worry everything will still be fine.

Even now everyone’s attitude towards the Christmas period is just incredible ,you would expect one to Just say lets just this year over with but still everyone is looking towards a Merry and happy Christmas. The human spirit is wonderful .💓

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Some Ways For Kids To Make Money
Tags: Publication, Make Money Online

Some Ways For Kids To Make Money

Most of us know the usual ways for kids to make money, which include lemonade stands, newspaper routes and mowing lawns. However, there are more unusual ways. Some of the ways listed below are from my own childhood, when I was always looking for another way to make money.

Be a chef. At about eleven years old, I used to sell meals to my brothers (I had four of them). I got 25 cents for scrambled eggs or a sandwich, and more for more complicated meals. My brothers preferred to stay in front of the TV and let me cook for them. Since the food was already provided by my parents, the income was pure profit.

2. Computer whiz-kid service. Many young kids know a lot about computers. My nephew was getting paid for programming by the the time he was fourteen, but even younger kids can show old folks how to use a computer and the internet for a fee. Learn a few more skills, and they can even set up computers for new owners who are using them for the first time. Letting grandparents spread the word would be a good marketing ploy.

3. Household carnival. I charged my brothers five cents for a wadded up piece of paper selected from a bucket full of them. Most had a penny or two inside them, but a few had a quarter. It was just one of my “carnival” events. I also had them throwing pennies at a bowl across the room, which I kept, of course. If a penny stayed in the bowl they won a dime. I’m almost embarrassed to say how much of their hard-earned paper route money I took from them.

4. Collect returnables. We collected and returned cans and bottles for a deposit as kids. Now that more states have return laws, it’s an even better way to make a little cash. During the Cherry Festival, when I lived in Traverse City, Michigan, adults came to town just to collect the cans that people threw all over. With a 10 cent deposit, they were collecting more than $100 worth per day according to several of them. If the kids wear gloves, leave broken cans and bottles alone, and use hand sanitizer, this is a safe way to make money.

5. Personal services menu. If there are many people in the family, a great way for kids to make money is to sell their services. They can make a menu of things they’ll do and how much they charge for each. It might include washing windows for 50 cents each, for example, and maybe $1.50 to walk a dog. If the list is copied, it could be handed out to all relatives and possibly neighbors too.

6. Rummage sales and flea markets. If parents agree, kids can have rummage sales, selling not just household things, but arts and crafts and refreshments too.

Parents might even take their kids to a flea market to set up a stand. I sold (as an adult) more than $1,000 of hand-made walking sticks one summer, while my wife sold hundreds of dollars worth in pewter figurines glued to rocks, sea shells and crystals. Cookies and drinks sell well too. It’s a great way to learn about business, and a good way for kids to make money..

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Hi, Marija
By: S M Mamunur Rahman
Tags: Writing, Publication, The Masterpiece

Hi, Marija

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A November Story
By: Imλbөпg Fλmiпц
Tags: Publication, Motivation, Inspiration, Poetry, Newsletter

A November Story

It is an honor to have you here again. I am grateful for your presence on this journey. November is an auspicious month where standing at the cusp of another year, we review our lives, actions, relationships, and past to learn how we will end the present year and navigate the coming year.

November is usually a month of prospects, hopeful expectations, assessments, and opportunities for change, growth, and progress. In line with this, I present a selection of poetry and writing to spur you on as we move on from the events of 2020 and prepare for 2021. 2020 has been a difficult year no doubt but we must move.

Let’s kick off with ‘You’ve Got To Move’ featuring a quote from my Instagram page where I often publish quotes for life and living as well as other musings. Here, we are reminded that we need to finish 2020 strong, take up the gauntlet, and be ready to move boldly into 2021.

https://medium.com/mind-metamorphosis/youve-got-to-move-62f3c4c713f5

Next up is ‘The Valiant’ another product of my endless musing on womanhood. As women, our experiences are unique no matter our cultural context. We are exquisite, deep creatures with multiple layers

https://medium.com/mind-metamorphosis/the-valiant-6430555251

‘Butterfly, Butterfly’ is one of my favorites. I am grateful to live where there is earth and garden space not taken over by concrete walkways or paving stones. I get to enjoy beautiful sights like the exquisitely beautiful butterfly I came upon one morning

https://medium.com/mind-metamorphosis/butterfly-butterfly-f430ac24c204

November 2020 is a special one so I penned ‘November, November, Another November’ in honor of this special month of a very unique year. I am curious to see how we usher out 2020 and frame our expectations and /or trepidation for 2021

https://medium.com/mind-metamorphosis/november-november-another-november-8ff2b4826753

You all know I am a romantic at heart and enjoy reading and penning poetry and stories on themes of love, lovers, and good old romance. I present to you ‘Darling’ — love poetry from your truly

https://medium.com/mind-metamorphosis/darling-f85d8ec419

Another personal favorite is ‘Literary Seduction’ where I attempted some wordplay mashing up romantic language with literary themes. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it

https://medium.com/mind-metamorphosis/literary-seduction-a31a5583de6a

‘Uncertainty Mentality’ is a somber reflection on the state of the world with riots and skirmishes and protests unleashing anger, mayhem, disillusionment, and frustration. Almost no corner of the world is untouched

https://medium.com/mind-metamorphosis/uncertainty-mentality-37f695ade550

I hope you find something you enjoy in this November selection that resonates with you and brings you some joy and while you are at it I welcome you to a December to remember

Blessings Unlimited!!

Imabong
Hi, Cristian
By: S M Mamunur Rahman
Tags: Writing, Publication

Hi, Cristian

We’ve added you as a writer.

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My only story The Startup wanted to publish was my first ever medium story.
By: Joydwip Mohajon
Tags: First Post, Random, Publication, Realizations, Experience

My only story The Startup wanted to publish was my first ever Medium story.

I was completely new to this back then. So, I self-published it after the first rejection from the originally intended publication. Luckily though, it got curated and The Startup left a note saying they want to include it in their pub.

Little did I know about the power of the pubs, I refused.

Hey, don’t get me wrong. I refused because there was another pub who wanted to publish it too, even before it got curated and I already agreed with them. That’s where the story currently lives now.

This was my first story:

The irony is, however, I’ve submitted several stories to The startup since then, but still no luck.
Top 5 Pharmaceutical Magazines & Publications To Follow in 2020
By: Jack Mathew
Tags: Publication, Pharmacy, Technology, Pharmaceutical, Technews

Top 5 Pharmaceutical Magazines & Publications

Pharma magazines can be a great source of information to help you keep updated with news, opinions, high-quality information and current trends in the pharma industry.

The magazines listed below have been picked based on various factors such as quality of content , google reputation and consistency of posts.

Top Pharmaceutical Magazines & Publications

Pharma Tech Outlook

Pharma Tech Outlook

Pharma Tech Outlook is the leading media resource for pharmacists and the pharmacy industry. Magazine which provides latest pharmaceutical technology news, articles, insights, analysis, product trends and solutions. This magazine also lists top companies in pharma technology industry.

Pharma Tech Outlook has contributors from the most established organizations and institutions who have been presenting their viewpoint using this unique print platform.

The magazine brings forth a clear insight into design, development, manufacture, evaluation and dosage of drug delivery system including breakthroughs in pharmaceutical infrastructure, tools and equipment's.

Check Out: Pharma Tech Outlook

2. Pharmacy Times

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacy Times® is magazine for pharmacists and therefore the pharmacy industry, providing practical, clinical and professional information on the latest trends that pharmacists can use in their everyday practices when counselling patients and interacting with other health care providers.

Check Out: Pharmacy Times

3. Pharmaceutical Technology Focus Magazine

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical technology brings you the latest in industry projects and updates, along side the news, views and trends that leading professionals — from senior executives to manufacturing managers and heads of procurement — require to remain on top of their field.

Pharmaceutical Technology magazine provides the latest trends in pharma equipment's and manufacturing.

Check Out: Pharma Technology

4. Pharma Tech

Pharma Tech

PharmTech.com is a comprehensive information source for all in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing drug development community, brought to you by Pharmaceutical Technology.

PharmaTech provide professionals with dynamic and reliable cutting-edge peer-reviewed content and features on next-generation process development and manufacturing, formulation, drug delivery, ingredients, regulation, analytics, packaging, supply-chain, and outsourcing.

Check Out: PharmaTech

5. Pharmaceutical Commerce

Pharmaceutical Commerce is for biopharma commercial executive decision-makers that specialize in business processes and therefore the technologies involved in how approved drugs attend market. Our editorial helps improve collaboration between management professionals with the goal of reducing the value of economic operations

Check Out: Pharmaceutical Commerce
Introducing Gumusservi: A New Publication for My Stories
By: Debdutta Pal
Tags: Self-awareness, Publication, Stories, Journey, Self

Two days ago, I completed one year on this platform.

Compared to other creators, I haven’t done anything meaningful or noteworthy during this time. I have hardly moved on the long road to success and need to focus on what I could do differently next year.

From my point of view, it’s been nothing short of phenomenal. One year ago, I dared to publish my first piece, which I wrote just for myself.

However, the article’s content was more important than the milestone of becoming a writer on this platform. It was one of total self-acceptance: weirdness, duality, complications, warts and all.

Fifteen days ago, when I was going through a low phase, unable to deal with some of my best work drowning in anonymity, an idea came to me about marking my one year of writing my guts out.

I looked at my to-do list and dared to unhide the top two rows of my sheet. The first one, a long term goal, was that of starting my own publication.

A place on the internet where I could be honest, vulnerable, and talk about my life, no holds barred without worrying about rules, guidelines, or any other quality standards.

I wished to unleash my stream of consciousness without hitting the delete button — in a land of self-discovery, approval, and love.
Loose Words Letter #35
By: Jonathan Greene
Tags: Publication, Poetry, Loose Words Letter, Poetry On Medium, Newsletter

Loose Words Letter #35

Photo by Fernando Brasil on Unsplash

Welcome to the weekly newsletter from Loose Words. These letters go out every Thursday and highlight many of our published poems from the past week. We hope that these poems find you back on track after a short break and focused on how to make the most of the season ahead. For us, it starts with just breathing in our own words.

“Breathing in, I am aware of my heart. Breathing out, I smile to my heart and know that my heart still functions normally. I feel grateful for my heart.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

Each week, we post a few lines from each featured poem (all friend links so anyone can read them) so you can sample a tidbit, but we hope you delve in on the ones that tickle your fancy. A one-minute read could change your day.
Medium kickstarted my publication.
By: Sam H Arnold
Tags: Creativity, Writing, Medium, Writing Tips, Publications

Medium kickstarted my publication. A couple of months ago I had a crazy idea to start a publication dedicated to one-minute posts.

Many writers swore at me when they realised it wasn’t as easy as it sounded. I kept telling them it wasn’t meant to be easy.

Over the last couple of months though Medium has launched the shortform article. I took my eye off the ball and didn’t appreciate what that meant for my little publication.

Now I am pleased to say that Rule of One can become a home for both short articles and shortform posts.

Shortform are easy, bold the first line, don’t add an image and keep the word count below 150. Here is the shocker though Medium will curate some. No longer are they holding out for posts of 4 minutes and more.

You can learn more about how shortform here: