TOP 7: I learned a few things after a couple months on this platform

I still like this subheading so I'll keep it. > A place to collect all my ideas and notes and impressions about food, wine, travel, transportation, urban design and the local lifestyle.

1. I’ve seldom encountered an interface that’s as easy to use as this one. It’s intuitive and gives one a sense of accomplishment simply by using it. If you have a writing itch to scratch, you may want to…

2. There’s a tremendous number of people who like to write out there. More than you’d imagine (more than I imagined, to be sure) and certainly more than you see on a regular day at the mall. People just don’t admit it or make a point of telling everyone.

   

   I enjoy a cup of coffee while at the job.

3. People seem to enjoy my writing and the pace of new subscribers is consistent every week. Unbidden, I’ve acquired a number of paid subscribers and I thank them for their support at this early stage. Right now, I’m in beta; creating stories, articles, notes and (soon) more long form essays and allowing access to 100% of what I produce to all my subscribers. Eventually that will change and the offerings will have a more varied degree of availability, depending on subscriber status.

4. It’s work writing. Don’t let anyone tell you different.

5. I enjoy reading other writers (of course!). Some inspired me to take this on and there’s one that has a witty, casual style that is particularly influential - this guy here -

6. My most popular post so far was the one about

   Hot Dogs: Loved and Hated

   hot dogs (!). It has the most ‘opens’ and, I presume, reads. I never would have imagined that inexpensive processed meat had such a draw.

7. Time for a poll! Please participate!

Thanks to one and all who take the time to read my work. I don’t take it for granted.