How I conned 1k normal and decent readers into following me on Medium
And one or two psychos.
Gather around, friends. Let me tell you the tale of how I, a distractible writer with an addiction to books, cheese and fart jokes suckered 1k people into following me on Medium.
Are you comfortable? Here, drape this blanket around your shoulders. Drink deeply from this box of wine. Stare into the fire as I share my wisdom. It isn’t every day I pass down my hard-won knowledge. (It’s more like 1–2 times a week.) So listen well.
When I posted my first post on Medium I was younger than I am today. I was still in possession of all my hopes and dreams. Okay, not all my hopes and dreams. Some I’d already traded on craigslist for half dead succulents and knock-off shoes. But, there were still some hopes and dreams in the canister.
I expected it would be only a month until my writing changed the world. I thought I could craft amazing, mind-bending articles that would inspire the shit out of everyone who read them. Maybe writing tips or marketing how-tos. Helpful hints for self care? Definitely otter-related content. (That part came true.)
Ahem.
But I was forgetting one very important thing.
