Allen Taylor
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Once in a while, I want to do something different. That's why I reserve time for experiments. I've been doing it since 2006 when I launched my freelance writing business.
Last week, I decided to focus more on writing Medium articles for pay. That doesn't mean I'm giving up on promoting my books. It does mean that, going forward, I'll write more on Medium and use their Partnership program to monetize the content. If it fails, at least I've given it an honest try. If it succeeds, I'll increase my income (even if just a little).
I've learned that writers who submit their articles to publications on Medium do much better than writers who don't. Today, my first article was published in the Medium publication Emerge<in>Tech. Click the below link to read the article.
As a content creator, I'm constantly seeking new ways to earn income using my skills and talents. There are countless ways to do so, and cryptocurrencies have emerged in recent years to open up new...
Bottom line, I'm getting more active on Medium. You can follow me there by clicking here.
Now, without further ado, let's talk about the three things I want you to know this week.
I've begun reading the Apocrypha, which is nothing new. A lot of people read those old, stale manuscripts. But I'm doing it for a different reason than most.
The novel I'm writing, the first in a series titled "The Merkabah Chronicles", follows an angel who is given a special assignment by Word to take on human flesh and investigate the murder of Abel. Titled 100 Days for Abel, the story showcases Merkabah's encounters with the strange and wonderful in the Land of Nod.
I'm reading several Apocryphal books to help me better understand how the ancient Jews saw the Antediluvian world (the world before the Great Flood). This background information should help me craft a more believable and authentic world for readers. So far, I've uncovered some interesting tidbits I can use.
At any rate, I hope to have 100 Days for Abel ready for consumption by the end of the year.
Not only am I writing on Medium more, I'm also reading on Medium more. But I want to share with you some of the articles I've been reading. Here are three articles I read recently on Medium and which I also recommend for you.
The following article is important in our post-Pandemic cancel-culture world. I can honestly say I've never boycotted a business for political reasons. I just don't believe in it. The following article presents a good reason why it's ineffective and bad form to do so.
"I cling proudly to my guns and my bible," read a plaque on the counter of the coffee shop. Impossible to miss, it sat beside the cash register, above the glass shelves of muffins, loaves of bread...
When Gmail launched, it was the next best thing in email. Since then, several Gmail alternatives have emerged and Proton is one of them. It's a Godsend for privacy advocates.
You know the feeling, the one when there's an overwhelming amount of junk email? Coupon codes, newsletters you never subscribed to, spam saying "Congratulations, you've won!" and now and then a...
Alexander Nguyen tells a great story about what happened when he wrote to LinkedIn for 100 days.
In 2020, I read a book called the Power of Habit and challenged myself to try something new. As someone who's an introvert and felt shy about sharing my thoughts, one of the habits I wanted to work...
This week, I'll set up my book table at Kroger on Galloway in Mesquite, Texas. These are the times and dates you'll find me at 525 N Galloway Avenue in Mesquite.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2024
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2024
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2024
If you're in the neighborhood, stop by and see me.