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·10 hours agoHow to Recharge When You’re on the Brink of Mental ExhaustionTry this little productivity hack to reset your mind — We’ve all had days when we’re knee-deep into work and projects. We race against the clock to get the work done, so we don’t miss a deadline. We squeeze every drop of our energy to bring our to-do list to the finish line. But pushing the envelope when your mind…Self Improvement3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·1 day agoWhy the Strategy of Publishing Regularly on Medium No Longer WorksWhat you should do instead when there is an algorithm change — If you’ve been writing on Medium and tracking your stats, you may have noticed a recent drop in views. Many writers, including myself, have seen the views drop in the last couple of months. I’ve been writing on Medium for two years now, and ever since joined the $100 club…Writing2 min read
Published in Curation and Meedium Matters·6 days agoMedium’s Algorithm Is Rearing Its Ugly Head AgainNot the first time or the last — Medium is once again going through a weird transformation. Like me, you may have noticed that algorithm has once again reared its ugly head. That means you may have seen your views drop in the last couple of months. Please correct me if I’m wrong. Since I joined a $100…Medium2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Jun 17Your Writing Doesn’t Suck — It’s the AlgorithmYou’re not in control of any of your content — Raise your hand if you find the algorithm has been treating you unfairly on this platform. Well, you’re not alone. On days when you don’t expect much from the algorithm, miracles happen. …Writing2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Jun 14How To Succeed in Any Entrepreneurial JourneyIt’s all about your grit and willpower — In his article, about a homeless janitor who built a fortune from a multi-million-dollar business, the writer Alan Trapulionis quotes a powerful example: It’s not about how you knock on the first door, it’s about whether you can have 100 doors shut in front of your face, and then knock…Self Improvement3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Jun 12Content Mills are Soul-Crushing and Life Sucking AgenciesDo this before you sign up for a content mill — As humans, we know how to stay away from fires, hurricanes and floods, and other natural disasters. But there is something else you need to stay away from — and that is content mills. Content mills are throat-cutting life-sucking sweatshops designed to crush every writer that knocks on their doors. …Writing3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Jun 4What to Do When You Hate PitchingHow to turn pitching into a more pleasant experience — Any freelance writer knows that pitching is the most tedious task in a freelance writing business. For many, writing is easy part; pitching is hard. I have a huge passion for writing, but I hate pitching. I find pitching clients is more boring than waiting in line at the supermarket. …Freelance Writing3 min read
