Advice

Bird in cage
This story is about my life. It expresses my experiences and my perspective on what life has given me. Thank you all for taking your valuable time to read it, sincerely, thank you.
By Lê Huân4 days ago in Writers
Vocal’s Tagging System Is a Mess
A writing platform should make publishing easier. Vocal often makes it harder at the exact point where writers need clarity most: choosing a community and tags.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin5 days ago in Writers
74 Articles Later: The 5 Mistakes That Kept Me From Growing on Medium
Article After publishing 74 articles on Medium, I expected momentum. More views. More followers. Maybe even consistent income.
By abualyaanart5 days ago in Writers
I Wrote 74 Articles on Medium: Here's What Actually Changed (And What Didn’t)
Article When I started writing on Medium, I had a simple assumption: Write consistently → get views → earn money. It sounded logical. Almost mechanical.
By abualyaanart5 days ago in Writers
Fashion Secrets: Make Your Outfit Stand Out with a Designer Shrug
Fashion is not always about owning a closet full of expensive clothes it’s about how creatively you style what you already have. Many times, people feel their outfits look repetitive or lack excitement. The good news is, you don’t need a complete wardrobe makeover to fix that. Sometimes, a single piece can completely transform your appearance. One such underrated yet powerful fashion essential is the designer shrug.
By Shahnaz Khan5 days ago in Writers
Quarter 1 Performance Report. Top Story - April 2026.
Last year (2025), I challenged myself to write at least one story for each of the 48 Vocal communities. I have achieved that goal, but a lot of new community stories were cramped into the last two weeks of the year.
By Lana V Lynx7 days ago in Writers
What Good are Numbers?
The world revolves around numbers. The whole purpose of something so simple is to quantify progress, determine outcomes, and assign value to nearly every aspect of life. Without numbers, the world would lose every ounce of structure it ever had, therefore, numbers are important in every way possible. Numbers are treated as essential, reasonably so. I would like to disagree, yet I do not think I can.
By Sophia7 days ago in Writers
157 Articles Later, I Realized I Was Chasing the Wrong Thing
I didn’t start writing because I loved writing. I started because I thought it could make money. That’s the part most people don’t say out loud.
By abualyaanart7 days ago in Writers
I Published 157 Articles on Medium.
There’s something specific about crossing 100+ articles on Medium. At 10 articles, you’re experimenting. At 50, you’re still inconsistent.
By abualyaanart7 days ago in Writers
I Wrote 157+ Articles on Medium
When people talk about making money on Medium, the conversation usually swings between two extremes: “You can’t earn anything anymore.”
By abualyaanart7 days ago in Writers
The Real Cost of AI Tools on Your Focus and Creativity in 2026 — And How to Protect Both
Just to "brainstorm," I told myself. Just to get the gears turning. Three minutes later, I had a perfectly serviceable outline. Five bullet points, each one logical and complete. I copied them over, started filling in the gaps, and finished the piece in under an hour.
By Shahzaib 8 days ago in Writers
How To Write Chatbot Copy That Doesn't Annoy Your Customers
I spent years as the sole copywriter at a tech startup, writing chatbot scripts full-time. The role didn't exist before I arrived. It was created especially for me.
By Ellen Frances9 days ago in Writers