Writing on Medium for Medium feels different than creating something in a vacuum, then porting it over. You might be more authentic, but it’s also easier to get carried away. The flip side of not writing on the platform where you’ll ultimately end up publishing is that the context of that platform will be less present while you work. You’ll think less about who you’re writing for “I’m still young and naive, still foolish enough to believe I can. I wrote lines I think I usually wouldn’t have - because, while making me sound more authentic, I feel that they also make it easier for someone to criticize me. It’s not quite like journaling, but it’s definitely less prone to considering would-be opinions.Īs a result, it was much easier for me to be honest and vulnerable. Since you’re visually cut off from the place where your audience resides, your writing will immediately feel more private. It’s easier to be honest and vulnerable in your writing In this case, it’s only a subtle mental change, but actually one with several rather profound implications. Writing offline without going offlineīy outsourcing your craft from your browser to a standalone app, you’ll immediately feel less “wired in.” It’s a bit like working in an open space office vs. To get the most out of the app’s distraction-free offline mode, I used it in full-screen mode - which you can find in the ‘View’ tab once the app is open - and only switched to my browser when it was necessary. I drafted two articles of about 1500 words each in Hemingway.
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