Published in The Writing Cooperative·PinnedSo, You’re New to Medium…Updated April 7, 2022 — Welcome to Medium! It’s is a pretty excellent place Ev and the Medium Staff built. This story (that’s what Medium calls everything published on their platform) will help you get started. Medium provides not only great stories but also great ways for readers to interact with authors. …Medium16 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·4 days agoWrite Now with Kelly SokolToday’s Write Now interview features Kelly Sokol, author of multiple books including BREACH and THE UNPROTECTED. — Throughout the years of interviewing authors, many have talked about the importance of accountability. Today’s interview features Kelly Sokol, who echos the value of someone to share drafts and updates with. Do you have someone holding you accountable in your writing? …Write Now9 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·6 days agoAre You Turning Your Tassel Today?This Week In Writing, we celebrate National Graduation Tassel Day by exploring how we level up as writers. — Later this evening, I graduate from Government Academy, a weekly exploration of local government that I began in March. It’s a fitting day since today is National Graduation Tassel Day, dedicated to all graduates. …This Week In Writing2 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·May 11Write Now with Nicholas JubberToday’s Write Now interview features Nicholas Jubber, travel and history writer and author of THE FAIRY TELLERS and THE PRESTER QUEST. — Have you ever considered writing and reading to be forms of time travel? As a massive fan of the genre, I love the idea that we can be instantly transported to another time and place rife for exploration and discovery. Today’s Write Now interview features Nicholas Jubber, who embodies this…Write Now4 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·May 10Is Censorship Changing Your Language?This Week In Writing, we explore algorithm-driven ‘anglospeak’ and how words and their meanings change over time. — Spend any time on TikTok, and you’ll likely encounter an unfamiliar version of the English language. Dubbed anglospeak, online creators change their words to avoid content filtering. …This Week In Writing2 min read
Published in Better Humans·May 9How To Disconnect From The Internet Without Going BrokeWe can’t hand our social media accounts to a pricey team as celebrities do—but there are actionable steps we can take toward a healthier relationship with media. — Selina Gomez is an international pop star, actor, and home chef. She also hasn’t been online in over four years. In a recent interview, Gomez revealed she avoids the mental health landmines of social media by trusting her accounts to a media team. I don’t have a publicist, and chances…Social Media6 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·May 4Write Now with Patricia RickettsPatricia Ricketts begins her mornings with a journal falling “through the cracks of reason into a fanciful world of dreams and possibilities.” — It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of daily journaling. It helps me process my day, explore ideas, and practice writing. While I journal every evening, Patricia Ricketts begins her mornings with a journal. It’s in those pages she begins falling “through the cracks of reason into a fanciful…Write Now4 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·May 3How You Defined CommunityThis Week In Writing, we reflect on the meaning of ‘community’ by reading through your responses. — A few weeks ago, I asked you to define community. I’m exploring what this word means in our world today while aiming to build our writing community into something extraordinary. This newsletter includes your comments and some follow-up questions posed to everyone. …This Week In Writing3 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Apr 30Let’s Get AcquaintedThis Month In Writing, I introduce myself and explore the future of The Writing Cooperative. — Hi, there! I’m Justin Cox, co-founder and now sole manager of The Writing Cooperative. I’ve been writing on Medium since February 2014, and my online writing dates back to the GeoCities days. (Do any of you remember back then?) These days, I write the weekly This Week In Writing newsletter…This Week In Writing2 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Apr 27Write Now with Ken LindnerToday’s Write Now interview features Ken Lindner, author of six books and founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology. — When I worked with teenagers, I would often tell them “every choice has a consequence.” We often connote “consequence” with something negative, but there are positive outcomes as well. The choices we make have consequences on our lives. Today’s interview features Ken Linder who founded Positive Life Choice Psychology focusing…Write Now4 min read
