Edie’s Three
“Top 3 is a publication where Medium writers support other Medium writers by promoting each other’s work. Medium members are encouraged to post three stories from other writers that they enjoyed reading.” — Daryl Bruce

Are You Addicted to Writing?

By: Zita Fontaine

Hello, my name is Edie, and I’m a writing addict.

It’s true — I am absolutely addicted to writing, and so much of what Zita writes in this piece hits me right in the gut. I think most of you who are writers will be able to say the same as you read through.

The symptoms described me to a T — from letting other hobbies (and friends) fall off to the wayside, forgetting to eat (among other things, shh!), and losing interest in the every-day things that don’t have anything to do with writing. But I’ve been making an effort, somewhat, to remedy that.

Doing a sit-up, showering, making toast…you know, all that annoying stuff that gets in the way of writing! But, I kind of like this addiction, and I’m not sure I’m ready, or willing, to give it up…

5 Unusual Ways To Make Your Writing Standout

By: Jun Wu

From writing on this platform for a few months now, I’ve read many articles on ways to make my writing better, more appealing, stronger… and yes, although the tips in this particular article are things that I technically already “know”, they’re also things that I tend to overlook too often.

I think we can all use a reminder once in a while — and especially now, a month into this new system, we can see that it’s going to take a little more effort to reel readers in and keep them engaged. I’m all for anything that will help me do that!

Take The First Step

By: Ryan Fan

I am a self-proclaimed queen of procrastination. I will wait and wait until the last possible moment (sometimes too late) to do things. The problem is that these ‘things’ are usually the important kind as well…this is not an attribute I’m proud of. It’s not a quality, and ‘fault’ has such negative connotations — so let’s just go with ‘attribute.’ Kay? Kay.

I’ve tried day-planners — I keep buying them, and they keep collecting dust. I’ve tried to-do lists — they work for a few days and then end up as crumpled bits of paper at the bottom of my bag.

I love this idea, and I think it could definitely work for you…meaning all of you who are not me. The reason I say that is because I’ve also tried this method — I’ve got draft folders filled with ideas and headlines; many of them already also have a photo. You would think that would help me. Alas, I think I’m hopeless in this department. But you don’t have to be!
['Edie Tuck']
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