Why I Write.As

May 17, 2023

An Introductory Summary of Everything I Want to Write, Why I Write, and The Add.On’s

As humans, we are constantly reminded of the unpredictability of life. No matter how hard we try, we can never accurately predict the delightful surprises or heart-breaking moments that may come our way. In an attempt, many sagacious men in the past and present have tried to offer statements to acknowledge and console this void of not knowing what is next. Thus, we have words like – a good opportunity comes, but once. Opportunities are like buses. The next one is coming shortly etc.,

My story as an online public writer started from a void of needing to know what was next. I had recently graduated from university, but my mind was afraid of opening a computer someday to type away my thoughts on the screen, only to find out that life had taken its gift of writing from me.

The first point of the call was to publish articles on LinkedIn. A platform that business school has helped me to start growing in popularity among academics and fellow students.

But I quickly realised how I needed to write about a particular set of topics that would help the personal brand that the platform promoted. And also acknowledged the words of Virginia Woolf – “Writing is like sex. First, you do it for love, then you do it for your friends, and then you do it for money.”

That was how I came about Medium, or should I write, Medium came about. According to Wikipedia – “Medium is an American online publishing platform developed by Evan Williams and launched in August 2012. It is a platform that is an example of social journalism. It has a hybrid collection of amateur and professional people, publications, or exclusive blogs or publishers. It is regularly regarded as a blog host.”

I jumped on it and immediately poured my heart into writing and engaging with others on the platform. Until the time we fell apart two months to celebrate our one-year anniversary. And, yes, I was at fault. I broke a rule carelessly and unknowingly during my early days. But then it was pretty unnoticed by Medium or myself until one of my content went viral on April 2023, thus drawing the attention of Medium to my page, and I was caught and suspended.

I deleted the content immediately after my attention was brought to it and appealed. But, Medium has a rule and reputation to protect, which they are not yet ready to bend for any writer. The more painful part is that a section of the rule also states that a suspended account can not create a new account or post. Otherwise, it will be considered evading suspension, so the new account and post will be suspended.

I was left to decide whether to quit my newly found hobby (writing online) or open a pen name and start writing on Medium. But I morally considered this a bridge of rule, and not only that, I am writing for my name, 'Ekene Moses' after all.

This was how I came on to Write.as|Ekene Moses. Another platform like Medium, which aims to help anyone build a permanent, professional home for their writing on the web. With no ads or other distractions. But built around keeping your identity confidential and your creative work safe.

Medium is a great platform, and I will always root for it. And somewhere in my heart, I wish that the company amends its rules a bit and reinstate my account so that I can keep writing and engaging with thousands of writers and readers, community friends of mine from across the globe that I have made on the platform.

However, I have realised how I needed a platform like this. Where I am not competing for the number of claps or followers with other writers on the platform. Nor do I have to focus on particular topics or writing styles because the algorithm is suggesting and dictating them for me.

Generally, I welcome you to 'The New Chapter' – where I will pour my heart as it is, undiluted. I aim to write about controversial things that challenge individuals' perspectives, personal life philosophy and psychology, culture, poetry, professional development and growth tips for young professionals, and most importantly, I want to freely write as me!

Indeed, life doesn't give most people a second chance, but there is always a new chance to be created – if you dare...

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Many thanks for reading my perspective and giving feedback.

My fervent wish is for the personal growth of everyone and the success of all young professionals who put their hearts and souls into finding their purpose in life.

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