Thank you, HubPages, and thank you to this community :)
I tried to post a complete version of this before, but for some reason, HubPages kept removing the links and parts of my post. So here’s a shorter version of the original message, without links and without my note to HubPages.
To My Fellow HubPages Writers
With HubPages closing its doors soon, many of us are feeling that familiar mix of sadness, nostalgia, and “what comes next?” A lot of Hubbers have already moved to Medium, and many more are thinking about it now, so I wanted to share something personal.
Back in 2022, I started my own journey on Medium. I wasn’t alone.
John Hansen, Andrea Lawrence, Pamela Oglesby (RIP), and Linda Lum came with me, and together we launched The Hub Publication. I may have founded it, but it only became a true community because they trusted me and stood beside me. I’m deeply grateful to each of them for helping build something meaningful.
Since then, The Hub Publication has grown into a warm corner where former HubPages writers still gather, encourage each other, and keep that old community spirit alive. Today, The Hub Publication has grown into a beautiful space with over 1,500 writers and 6.9k followers
So if you’re planning to join Medium after HubPages shuts down. You’re warmly invited to write with us at The Hub Publication.
You can find our guidelines at the top of our homepage.
Wishing everyone a gentle transition.
Wow! That’s wonderful news! I’m really happy to hear that you plan on joining us on Medium. Canute Limarider is such an intriguing pen name. I’m excited to see your work under it!
I’ll be looking forward to your application to The Hub Publication. And don’t worry at all about missing my transition three years ago, what matters is that we’ll finally get to connect and write together now.
Your kindness is deeply appreciated, my friend! See you soon on Medium!
John… you already know this, but I want to say it anyway: you’re the one friend I know I can always rely on. You’ve stayed with me, supported me, and stood by me through everything. You are truly a gem of a friend, and I’m grateful for you — always.
Give it another try, Rupert!! Medium’s system has changed a lot since you left. Right now, they’re rewarding writers for bringing in external traffic, especially from search engines and social media. Posting your story links elsewhere and attracting outside readers actually works in your favor now.
When you were on Medium earlier, the criteria were completely different — everything depended on internal traffic and “reads for reads.” That’s no longer the case.
And you don’t need to pay the full $60 upfront. Just join for a month first and pay monthly. I’m sure your style of storytelling fits perfectly with Medium’s current criteria.
You’re more than welcome to join The Hub Publication. I’d truly love to see you writing under The Hub.
Nell, that must’ve taken so much work, turning everything into PDFs is a great idea, and ebooks sound wonderful. Yes, it will feel strange not checking in here, but you’re right, we’ve had a good run. Wishing you the best in whatever you choose next.
And if you ever decide to write on Medium, feel free to check out The Hub Publication, you’d be very welcome there.
Can u tel I'm a rider
Haha! You sorted it out, John! Haha. Awesome. I’ve been using the name for lots of years and you are numero uno and only to sort it.
Yes, you have to be a paid member in order to join Medium’s partner program.
Hi Rupert, I can definitely understand that when you are new to Medium, it can feel like stepping into a maze.
You’re right that getting your work into publications helps with visibility, but the Boost system can be confusing at first. Not every publication nominates, but The Hub Publication does help identify and nominate pieces that are genuinely boost-worthy, so if your work fits our themes, you’re very welcome to submit.
Still, I want you to know that "Boost" is not something that will help you in the long run. What helps a lot is connecting with other writers. While Medium doesn’t have an official writers’ forum, there are active communities where writers support each other, share advice, and learn the platform together.
A few places you might find helpful:
Medium’s Discord communities (several exist, run by writers)
Facebook groups for Medium writers
Slack communities created by longtime Medium authors
If you’d like, I can point you to a few good ones.
You’re not alone in this, Rupert, and trust me, it gets easier once you find your circles, and with a bit of guidance.
You can read The Hub Publication guidelines here: https://thehubpublication.com/write-for … 1189d5e011
And can join our team by filling out the form at the end of the story. Hope this helps
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