Published in The Writing Cooperative·PinnedHow Writing Affects Your Brain, According to ScienceHere’s what happens when you write — If you are a writer, you’ve heard the saying: The more you practice your craft, the better you get. Doing an activity over and over helps your brain grow — hence, you get better in your skills. Just as professional athletes have trained their muscles to perform at a high…Writing4 min read
PinnedWelcome to My Home on Medium! Scroll Down for My Latest StoriesWriting/Health & Wellness/ Self-improvement/Productivity/Mental Health & Mindfulness/Creative Nonfiction — Writing 3 Simple Yet Effective Strategies to Motivate Yourself to Write How to Become a Successful Writer in 2021 4 Creativity Killers That Can Get in the Way of Your Writing 3 Tips to Maximize Your Flow State to Get the Most Out of Writing Life Lessons From Three Struggling Writers…Writing2 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedAbout Me — Kristina SegarraMy story as a musician, wife, mother, and writer — I’m a classically trained musician, wife, and mother of two rambunctious boys. Recently, I became a writer on Medium. I like to live a peaceful and spiritual life and to enjoy every moment. I always remind myself that life is short so I’d better make the most of it. In…About Me4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·22 hours agoVocal Surprised Me AgainThis time it was a pleasant surprise — This morning I woke up to a message that popped up in my e-mail from the Vocal team. A message I totally did not expect. And it said: “You earned a commission!”Writing2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·1 day agoHow to Start Writing OnlineYou don’t need a blog to be a freelance writer — Are you a passionate writer and want to get started writing online? Or maybe in the past, you thought of starting a blog so you could write. Did you know that currently there are over 440 million blogs on the internet? You’ve read that right — it’s huge! And the…Writing4 min read
Published in Curation and Meedium Matters·May 122 Cool Facts About Medium’s Algorithm That Will Blow Your MindThe algorithm is a double-edged sword and can surprise you when you least expect it — Whether you’ve been writing on Medium for a little while or you’ve just joined the party, you probably know that every content you produce is at the mercy of a mysterious algorithm. The algorithm plays a huge role in how many views and engagement your stories will receive. Since my…Medium4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 9The World’s Oldest Woman Shares a Secret to Her LongevityAnd what you can learn from it — The topic of longevity is on the minds of many people who aspire to live a long and healthy life. You’ve probably heard of people in Blue Zones known as centenarians living into old age and consistently rank at the top on the longevity line. If you’re wondering who’s the…Life3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·May 5Comparing Yourself to Other Writers Is Psychologically DestructiveWhy you should never engage in this practice — How many times have you found yourself comparing yourself with another writer? Let’s be honest, as writers, we play comparison games all the time. And I’d lie if I said I never got sucked into them. But soon enough I realized just how psychologically damaging they can be. Not to…Writing3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·May 3How to Make $100 or More From One ArticleThe compound effect of articles is the key to passive income on Medium — Many reasons bring writers to Medium, from the passion for writing to the engaging writing community, to improving writing skills. But if you’re writing on Medium just for the money, your ship is likely to sink before it has a chance to sail. That said, if you’re a new writer…Writing5 min read
Published in Politically Speaking·May 2Russia Cut Off Energy Supply to Poland and BulgariaThis drastic measure will have huge economic implications — Amid the rise in tensions over the war in Ukraine, Russia recently announced that Gazprom — the Russian national energy giant — will cut off natural gas exports to two European countries, Poland and Bulgaria. Gas sanctions are seen as a retaliatory measure against NATO countries for helping Ukraine. In…World3 min read
