Hi All! After taking Kristina and Walter's Medium Bootcamp earlier this summer, I went back to the stories I had already posted there and made some changes: the SEO choices, better and complete title and subtitle, etc. Also, because I mainly write fiction, I had asked the group about the fiction newsletters on Medium. Walter and Kristina recommended The Kraken Lore. I applied to them; they invited me to submit; and I did. My story "The Wood Nymph--a Prequel" was published there, today! Meanwhile, out of the blue, the editor of Engage asked if he could republish one of my pieces I had already published on Medium. Of course I said "yes, please." You can find that personal essay now on Engage. It is titled "A Lesson in Strength - a Memoir". I am, of course, over the moon today. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, Kristina and Walter! Petrena Wilbur
Yes! Money is tight right now, if there's a discount avaliable that would be great! I am occasionally working for a group substack newsletter, but I want to start my own and add Medium.
I am happy dancing too, or is that three? Just what I need. I’m going to check all this out today. See you inside.
Kristine, you are the best, I’ve already learned so much from you, your guests, and your wonderful videos Janet is right they are to the point, which is great for us trying to balance tons of information. 🩷💫🌸
Can't wait to watch and learn in your Medium School 🙌
Substack School is amazing. I love how the videos are short - to the point - so you can go as fast or as slow as you want.
Plus our Online Writing School is full of kind, supportive people.
Your Offer for Medium and Substack Writing School cannot be matched anywhere. Everyone should sign up for your Newsletter and access the Online Writing School 🔥✨💫
Indeed it‘s not Medium OR Substack but rather AND. Like we could watch Dallas AND Denver/Colby Clan despite media always asked for an either/or approach. Both have their place - and you have the key to both schools!
"Both have their place - and you have the key to both schools!" Couldn't have said that better. You should become my ghostwriter then I wouldn't sit here until past midnight 🤣🤣
Remember the time with Dallas and Denver Clan. My grandparents and parents need to "fight" over it. lol
Freeeezing in 🇦🇺 Kristina, we‘re in the Winter ahead of your summer.
Looking forward to learning from both of your schools - currently I‘m just sitting in both classrooms with some basic learning waiting for the right teacher soon.
PS: Happy to welcome you to my LinkedIn School ;-)
I'd love to do the LinkedIn School once I'm all in with my writing.
I know I could and should use it but I don't want to mix both worlds, corporate and side hustle.
I wonder, Gunnar, is there a way to have two accounts or to say "I don't want that people working for my company are getting my posts" I think we talked about this already a few weeks back...
I know Veronica is using LinkedIn and Maya Sayvanova. Smart girls. But for me it's currently not an option because of two worlds to combine.
Only one profile for LinkedIn, having two is violating the terms of service. And I feel this challenge especially when I worked at Hootsuite professionally in social media while running my own LinkedIn webinars and created 2 courses.
There are ways to combine it addressing two audiences. The better clear cut is Substack/Medium for that life and LinkedIn/XING for the other. Happy to tell you more about it.
Hi All! After taking Kristina and Walter's Medium Bootcamp earlier this summer, I went back to the stories I had already posted there and made some changes: the SEO choices, better and complete title and subtitle, etc. Also, because I mainly write fiction, I had asked the group about the fiction newsletters on Medium. Walter and Kristina recommended The Kraken Lore. I applied to them; they invited me to submit; and I did. My story "The Wood Nymph--a Prequel" was published there, today! Meanwhile, out of the blue, the editor of Engage asked if he could republish one of my pieces I had already published on Medium. Of course I said "yes, please." You can find that personal essay now on Engage. It is titled "A Lesson in Strength - a Memoir". I am, of course, over the moon today. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, Kristina and Walter! Petrena Wilbur
Woot woot! I am getting back to writing on Medium again so this is perfect timing!
Nice! Did you see my email, Melissa? Or post in the school? We have a Bootcamp next week together with Boost nominator Walter Rhein. Perfect time!
I just perused the Medium School link and will dig in! Thanks!!
Do you have a link you can share where I can access the course, thank you! I know it’s in the article, but there are many links in your article.
Hi Charlotte, sent you a DM!
I'm a subscriber but at $7 usd a month - will I still get the Medium courses?
Hi Laura, sure ❤️ You can access it in the school. I bet you also want to join our Bootcamp. I'll send you a DM.
Let me know if you need any help. Thanks so much for supporting me and investing in yourself.
Thank you!
Sent you a DM!
Did you see my mail and DM?
Yes! Money is tight right now, if there's a discount avaliable that would be great! I am occasionally working for a group substack newsletter, but I want to start my own and add Medium.
Sure, I want to make it suuuper affordable 💜. I'll send you a DM. Can't wait to meet you and kickstart both journeys with you
I am happy dancing too, or is that three? Just what I need. I’m going to check all this out today. See you inside.
Kristine, you are the best, I’ve already learned so much from you, your guests, and your wonderful videos Janet is right they are to the point, which is great for us trying to balance tons of information. 🩷💫🌸
Ahhhh Lulu!! Thanks so much. Looking forward to also meeting you in the bootcamp. We're gonna cover everything!
I couldn’t make this Boot Camp, but hopefully the next one
I'm dancing too!
You are fantastic to talk about Medium and you are your own business proof.
Keep rocking it!
I'd love to connect you with Michael Thompson, Veronica!
He's a great guy. Married, father of two, book debutant, Medium top writer, comms consultant. I Just hopped off a call with him!
Happy to connect you two.
He knew about you from my Online Writing School 😍
He said he'd love how you're "promoting" (talking) about your book.
Awesome!
Looking forward to meeting him. It's great to grow our communities together and support each other.
Cheers!
Congratulations Kristina 🎉🎶💕
I am happy dancing for you!!
Can't wait to watch and learn in your Medium School 🙌
Substack School is amazing. I love how the videos are short - to the point - so you can go as fast or as slow as you want.
Plus our Online Writing School is full of kind, supportive people.
Your Offer for Medium and Substack Writing School cannot be matched anywhere. Everyone should sign up for your Newsletter and access the Online Writing School 🔥✨💫
So true Janet. Kristina is such a gift for us writers at the beginning of our Substack and Medium journeys.
Indeed 🎶💕
Hi Janet, do you want to join us?
Hi Kristina, I will DM you
Thanks
I wanna see you dance😁😁
haha, okay! I'll share a post on Notes then
I'm looking forward to this!
YEAH! Thought I needed to kickstart it since I also had to announce the Medium School.
Soooo looking forward to this, Walter. Sent you an email re guest speaker. June could also be great.
How's Peru, my friend?
Yes, I just responded to your email :) Peru is wonderful, but the trip is winding down now :)
Indeed it‘s not Medium OR Substack but rather AND. Like we could watch Dallas AND Denver/Colby Clan despite media always asked for an either/or approach. Both have their place - and you have the key to both schools!
Hi Gunnar, nice hearing from you again.
It's suuuuuuper hot in Germany.
"Both have their place - and you have the key to both schools!" Couldn't have said that better. You should become my ghostwriter then I wouldn't sit here until past midnight 🤣🤣
Remember the time with Dallas and Denver Clan. My grandparents and parents need to "fight" over it. lol
Hope all is well and you're doing good?
Hugs,
Kristina
Freeeezing in 🇦🇺 Kristina, we‘re in the Winter ahead of your summer.
Looking forward to learning from both of your schools - currently I‘m just sitting in both classrooms with some basic learning waiting for the right teacher soon.
PS: Happy to welcome you to my LinkedIn School ;-)
Ahh super, Gunnar.
I'd love to do the LinkedIn School once I'm all in with my writing.
I know I could and should use it but I don't want to mix both worlds, corporate and side hustle.
I wonder, Gunnar, is there a way to have two accounts or to say "I don't want that people working for my company are getting my posts" I think we talked about this already a few weeks back...
I know Veronica is using LinkedIn and Maya Sayvanova. Smart girls. But for me it's currently not an option because of two worlds to combine.
What's freezing in AU? ^^
Only one profile for LinkedIn, having two is violating the terms of service. And I feel this challenge especially when I worked at Hootsuite professionally in social media while running my own LinkedIn webinars and created 2 courses.
There are ways to combine it addressing two audiences. The better clear cut is Substack/Medium for that life and LinkedIn/XING for the other. Happy to tell you more about it.
Then I seem to be on the "right" path with it and for now won't use it.
It's cold. I get headhunter requests every day. But I'm not posting or sharing anything.
Would love to with my stories as I know there would be an audience for it, but... guess I have to wait until the day has home .
Great to hear you also experiences this.
I know you keep it strict and don‘t accept connection requests outside of corporate ;-)
One way is to use a LinkedIn company page for side business which enables to establish a different network - but your connections get notified.
Oh did you send me a request?
Yes ;-)
Hi Alexaner, yeah. You have to write in English. I know some try it in their mother tongue but it's not working and you won't get Boostes
Sure, I'm a non-native. I learned a lot and would never feel so comfortable talking in English, id I wouldn't have improved my English this way.
We have the Bootcamp next week, maybe that's something for you, Alexander:
https://onlinewritingschool.teachable.com/p/medium-kickstarter-bootcamp
You can also DM me :)