After unsuccessfully trying to get a few articles posted on established publishing sites, I decided to branch out. I typically re-post my blogs on medium.com, which I like because most of their viewership actually read my posts and comment. I love the comments. It helps me as a writer. I also get to reach a wider audience. My sci-fi pieces found a home within their sci-fi collection. Foodies gave me mad twitter love on the Mother’s Jones Kitchen Diversity piece. Artists appreciated the Basquiat hip hop article. Recently, Upstart.com tweeted my piece 8 Tips for a Successful Career. It was a good day.
There was a piece that I wanted to get a nationwide audience. I wrote the article over a month ago and had been shopping it around. However, no one expressed an interest. After having Upstart retweet my article, I decided to give Gawker.com a try. I wrote a long piece titled, Living in NYC – Institutionalized Deprivation. It is a candid review of the city recently voted the most unhappiest in the US.
My goal is to inspire people to read and hope they enjoy what I have to say. Please take the time to read it. It is long, but well worth it.
http://rondaisms.kinja.com/living-in-nyc-institutionalized-deprivation-1610001921?rev=1406173726819
I appreciate your readership and welcome your comments.
Before New Yorkers start labeling me a “NYC Hater,” take a moment to check out this post too.
http://rondaisms.kinja.com/one-critique-im-labeled-a-hater-1610267869
Ronda is an attorney, writer, and entrepreneur. She is a contributing writer for the Huffington Post. Originally from Chicago, she has lived in Los Angeles and New York. She loves to travel and is passionate about education equity, especially for first generation college students.
Ronda — sounds like your almost ready to go home.
Not yet. I have to make it first!