Medium: Read & Write Stories

Medium is one of the best apps for long-form reading when you want something more like a magazine than a news feed. It’s full of essays, opinion pieces, tutorials, and deep dives, and it can be a great way to find writing that feels more thoughtful and personal than what you get in typical social timelines.

The reading experience is pretty straightforward. You find articles or authors you like, and start reading their content. You can then comment or like their publications. It’s basically a YouTube for writers and readers. 

That means that if you’ve ever had a story that’s worth telling, you can share it in here. You can write about basically anything, so try it out if you feel like sharing your thoughts with the world. 

There are many stories you can read for free. But if you want access to all the content and extra premium features, you’ll need to subscribe to Medium’s monthly or yearly subscription. Whether that’s worth it or not will depend on how much you like reading.

Still, if your goal is to read more long-form articles, Medium is worth having, especially when you want something that feels substantial and personal but is still easy to start.