The Writing Accelerator

How Studying Your Heroes Can Elevate Your Medium Game

Picture this: You finally start your Medium journey, excitement and nerves crackling inside you. But that first blank page feels insurmountable. Sound familiar?

If so, choosing writing heroes and dissecting their work can be your secret weapon for finding your footing — and your voice — faster.

Why Deep-Diving Beats Browsing

Sure, reading widely is always beneficial. But zeroing in on a few chosen masters teaches you about the art and mechanics of writing in a way that skimming dozens of articles never can. You’ll pick up on:

• Voice and Tone: How do they create a personality that shines through their words? Do they choose formality or casual humor?
• Storytelling Techniques: Are they masters of compelling openings, suspenseful pacing, or memorable endings?
• Medium Expertise: How do they leverage tags, formatting, and publications to maximize visibility and impact?
• Audience Engagement: What makes their comments sections buzz? How do they build a loyal following?

My Personal Hero Moment