Now that human curation is gone for good and AI runs the place — ‍Writers on Medium used to be in the thick of a human-run community. Every piece of writing you did, our stories used to be handpicked and distributed by human curators who would scrutinize thousands of posts looking for the very best stories. If you’ve been following my writing journey, you…

Introducing my latest creator think tank findings on optimizingj content for Google’s visual recognition algorithm — As someone who has been publishing blogs and webzines for over a decade, I know the challenges content creators face due to Google’s algorithm. On September 12, the company began rolling out its latest core algorithm update. This systematic reshuffling ensures a high volatility rate on SERPs (search engine results…

To succeed in writing, you must take risks and meet the right people along the way — ‍Becoming a published author is no easy feat, even if it’s a dream for many of us. It’s one of the most challenging things to achieve as an aspiring writer. Thankfully, the digital age has made it easier than ever to get your work out there. However, with so many…

Portugal: a country with so much more to offer than just good weather — If you are considering moving to Portugal, you may have some questions. What is the culture like here? How easy is it to meet other people? What are the schools like? Being Portuguese and having been an ex-pat myself, I get many of these questions when people ask me if…

Get into costume without breaking the bank with these affordable Halloween cosplay ideas — Cosplay is short for “costume play.” It involves dressing up as your favorite character from a television show, video game, book, or movie. Looking at some of the outfits, people may think cosplayers invest a lot of money and time in making their costumes look as authentic as possible, but…

Time to start living your life one hour at a time — Procrastination is a common problem that so many people struggle with. But how can you tell if it’s affecting your life? Do you even know where to begin looking to get yourself out of procrastinating mode? It’s no secret that we all have our unique challenges when it comes to…

Lucid dreaming: The ultimate secret to enhancing your creativity — Have you ever had a dream you couldn’t remember the following day? Or maybe you had a dream that felt so real that you couldn’t figure out how it was possible? These are two common signs that your brain is trying to tell you something. If you haven’t experienced this…

You won’t believe the price of Swedish moose poop paper in the US? — This story about Swedish moose poop paper will pique your interest if you’ve ever wondered about some of the world’s strangest uses for poop. The first thing that comes to mind when you hear about handmade paper is probably the smell of ink and freshly cut trees. But what if…

A journey into the world of fashionable duct tape — Duct tape-made bikinis and swimwear? American designer and body tape artist Joel Alvarez’s brainchild —the Black Tape Project — is doing to fashion what vinyl did to music. The fashion world has become much sexier since the so-called “King of Tape” started showcasing his work on catwalks across the United…