Publishing platforms to try
Find your readers and grow
Do you want to publish your writing to build an audience but haven’t found a platform yet? Are you confused by the many available choices?
Here is a primer about popular, no-frills writing platforms where you can publish your work immediately, get noticed, drive engagement and thrive.
But you know what should come next: Building your own website sooner rather than later, hosted under your domain, to give you complete control over your content and keep it algorithm-free and on your terms.
Until you’re ready, though, here are three platforms for your content to help you grow your audience:
Medium
How it works: Medium is a platform for publishing and distributing long-form articles. It has an established audience, and posts are recommended to readers based on their interests. Writers can sign up, publish and immediately distribute their work to Medium’s user base. You can also submit your work to internal publications for more exposure.
Audience: Medium attracts readers interested in thoughtful commentary, stories and ideas across various topics. It draws a mix of casual readers and professionals looking for deep dives into niche subjects. You can follow other writers, comment on their work and…
