The “Wrong” Way to Get 100 Followers

Seven days ago, many of us set off on the race to 100 followers. Previously, I’d used Medium to hone my own writing skills, and to build community with my fellow writers.

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I admit that my incredibly meager earnings were something of a prize to me. Being a paid writer, no matter how little the pay, encourages me to strive for more. Those of us who are holding on to those coins are holding on to more…