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Medium vs. News Break: How to Figure Out What Works For You
There’s a new kid in town. Is it going to work for you?
If you’re like most people on Medium that have an email address readily available, you’ve gotten an email from a new platform encouraging you to sign up with their creator program promising a big return on your creative writing investment. But, is it going to work for you?
I have been on Medium for over two years and it’s been a life-changing experience. I don’t mean that from a monetary standpoint. I say that from a place where I’ve learned to find my voice, hone my skills, and connect with readers and writers in a meaningful way.
I’ve been on News Break for a whole week and feel like I’ve learned completely different lessons very quickly. It’s an interesting experience in figuring out what I’m doing with my writing, what purpose it serves, and what platform is going to help me reach my goals.
It’s worth the time to do a bit of critical thinking in order to determine the best landing place for you, which may be both.
How much freedom do you want?
One of the things I love about Medium is that they have a very strong focus on curation guidelines. There are very set standards. Sure, we can all write whatever…
