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February 2025

12 Insights from 6 Years Writing on Medium
What works, what doesn’t, and how to serve readers and find success
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Robert Roy Britt
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Survey Says: Polls Can Be Wildly Misleading
You should include more surveys in your writing. But be careful. Here are six red flags indicating a survey is bogus.
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Robert Roy Britt
The Elephant in the Writing Room
Should political and social upheaval affect your writing?
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Robert Roy Britt
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4 Foundational Elements of Successful Stories
Before you worry about specific writing strategies or tactics, make sure these four key factors are in your favor
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Robert Roy Britt
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January 2025

Don’t Leave Readers Hanging
Here's what happens when you don't let readers know, up high, why they should read your story
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Robert Roy Britt
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Why it Works: A Story About Transgender Pushback
My editor’s take on one well-crafted story
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Robert Roy Britt
The Myth of the Unbiased Writer
You are biased. Admit it, and you'll be on your way to better writing.
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Robert Roy Britt
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5 Things I Tell Aspiring Nonfiction Writers Who Need a Nudge
Strategies that can help any writer get to the next level
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Robert Roy Britt
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December 2024

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