PinnedMember-only3 Easy Ways To Befriend Artificial Intelligence As A WriterBeat the overwhelm of AI writing tools — ChatGPT. There. I said it too. But not just to hop on the trend or out of FOMO. Heck ya, I haven’t even tried ChatGPT. I am writing this because I’ve learned something important about all the advancements that are brewing in the writer’s world, thanks to AI technology. Personally speaking, I…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-only‘Write Every Day’ Is Both A Good And A Bad AdviceHere’s why — I am sure you must have come across this floating piece of advice from expert/successful writers: Write every day. It is a simple advice, yet difficult to implement and keep up with. Writing every single day has its own set of merits: There is never a shortcut to success. Carving out even 15 minutes in your entire day, every day…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-only10 Lessons I Learned From Writing On Medium For 1 YearIt is time to face some hard truths — Medium is an online blogging platform like no other. It is indeed the best space to discover yourself, especially if you are looking to find a voice, and this is not just as a writer but as an individual too. Just like so many of you, I too will never…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-onlyWhat Is Mini-blogging & How Can You Leverage It To Grow Your Digital Presence?It is concise, easy to create and consume — Dear friends, my life as a creator has been enriching so far. Every day, I am learning something new, which is a refreshing experience. Lately, I have started adding another CTA at the bottom of my Medium articles where I invite you all to follow me on Twitter, because that…Social Media4 min readSocial Media4 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me 2.0 — Drashti ShroffThis is my 100th story and I am redefining myself as a writer My heart is rejoicing today and that precious soul inside me is dancing in pride, accomplishment, and contentment. I started from nothing, six months ago. Each day presented itself with a new challenge, new learnings, and a…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published in The Shortform·6 days agoMember-onlyI Am Taking Up Two Writing Challenges This FebruaryI believe I can do it, are you… — Writing1 min readWriting1 min readPhoto by Towfiqu barbhuiya on UnsplashI Am Taking Up Two Writing Challenges This FebruaryI believe I can do it, are you…----1
Published in New Writers Welcome·Updated Jan 31Member-onlyWell Begun Is Half DoneReflecting on the month that went by — As the editor of New Writer’s Welcome, I see come across a lot of monthly reflection stories. Many writers find it useful to account their writing journey and their Medium earnings at the end of every month. Some of these wrap up articles are nicely written and I enjoy reading…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Jan 21Member-only5 Important Takeaways And A Sneak-Peek Into the Life of a Part-Time CreatorThe good, the bad, and the okay-ish days — The other day, someone told me, “why do you take up so much up on yourself, when clearly, you are stretching?” Today morning, as I write this piece, I am feeling a little burned out. The last 45 days have been mad. When I began writing on Medium in September…Social Media2 min readSocial Media2 min read
Jan 20Member-only5 Bitter Truths About Becoming A Digital WriterSave them as your daily reminders — Who are digital writers? No one has better defined the characteristics of a digital writer than Nicholas Cole and Dickie Bush in their Ultimate Guide How To Start Writing Online. They describe a digital writer as someone — Who incorporates writing into their daily lives Who practice in public using social publishing platforms like…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·Jan 13Member-onlyHere’s How Embracing Oversensitivity As Your Greatest Strength Can Be LiberatingAccepting who you are can go a long way in feeling free — Lately, I’ve been realising that sometimes, people, even your closest ones can be insensitive. Has it ever happened with you that someone made fun of you and when you got offended, they claimed, “I was just joking?” They will call you ‘over-thinker’, ‘depressing’ and ‘too sensitive’. Also, week-hearted, boring and…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read