How to Support a Small Publication

It’s the little things that make a big difference

Diana C.
3 min readSep 27, 2021
Image by Werner Moser from Pixabay

Today feels like a great day to remind writers and editors that small acts of kindness have the greatest impact on those who are beginning their journey on this platform and beyond. I don’t know about you, but my heart fills with happiness whenever I see new brave souls joining writing communities or setting out to start their own!

It is easy to support new publications on Medium and help them gain visibility/readership. Whilst growth takes time, consistency and a lot of patience, there are a few actions writers and editors which will be helpful long term. It’s the little things that make a big difference!

Here are 5 ways you can support a small publication:

1. Follow them

Following a publication allows us to access their latest stories easier, as they will show up on our Medium feed as soon as we log in. This way, we can keep up to date with their newest prompts, insights and guidelines.

2. Clap some of their articles

Let’s stop mistaking claps for external validation and start using them in more empowering ways, such as to show other writers and editors alike that we are actively supporting them and appreciating their…

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Diana C.

Founder & Editor of KTHT. Here to pen, polish and provoke thoughts / linktr.ee/ktht