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Taking a Break from Medium
A Temporary Pause on Publishing
Hey readers,
I wanted to share an update about my Medium account. After two years of consistently publishing an article each week, I’ve decided to take a temporary break. This means there won’t be any new Wednesday articles with Illumination or Friday articles with Runner’s Life — for now.
Why the pause?
1. Recent Medium Changes
If you’re a writer on Medium, you’ve likely noticed the shifts in views, reads, and earnings following the platform’s recent algorithm adjustments. These changes aim to reduce fraud and curb the influx of AI-generated content — important steps for maintaining the platform’s integrity, which I fully support. However, these adjustments (some not so transparent) have also significantly impacted many high-quality writers who haven’t taken part in fraudulent behavior or relied on AI tools, leaving some understandably frustrated and earning substantially less from their writing.
While I trust that Medium will take the necessary steps to stabilize the platform and restore it to a healthy spot, I’ve decided to take this opportunity to pause, regroup, and refocus rather than continue publishing into the void.
