How Android Developers Can Start Writing On Medium

Sharing what you learn makes you a better developer, and writing on Medium is one of the easiest ways to start. In this session, we'll explore why writing matters for your growth, your career, and your community. We'll cover how to find your writing voice, choose topics without overthinking, and keep your articles clear and useful. Expect practical tips on structuring your articles, writing consistently, and avoiding common pitfalls that hold developers back from publishing.

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1. How Android Developers Can Start Writing On Medium JamesCullimore.dev
2. Why Write? • Deepens your understanding • Builds your portfolio and presence • Gives back to the community • Leads to unexpected opportunities • Helps others going through what you've figured out JamesCullimore.dev
3. What To Write About • Something you just learned • A topic you're trying to deepen • A problem you recently debugged • Something you struggled with • A side project or OSS contribution • Your workflow, tools, mindset JamesCullimore.dev
4. Your Content, Your Voice • Write your own code, don't let tools write it • Use tools like ChatGPT to refine not replace • Try different formats: ◦ Tutorials ◦ Breakdowns ◦ Stories ◦ Themed ◦ What went wrong / right JamesCullimore.dev
5. Tell a Story • Structure like the Hero’s Journey a. The problem (why this article exists) b. The journey (what you tried, failed, learned) c. The result (what worked, and what’s next) • Add a personal angle, even in technical posts JamesCullimore.dev
6. Keep a Toolbox • Screenshots, notes, snippets • Save links & credit sources • Use Gists or repo links for sample code • Back it up, online content can disappear • Track what you want to write about ◦ I use Google Keep and a priority list JamesCullimore.dev
7. Time & Discipline • Write 1-2 evenings a week / month • Find a realistic rhythm (not just ideal) • Schedule writing time like a meeting • Don’t force yourself to publish every week • Protect family time & well-being • Write when inspired, edit when rested JamesCullimore.dev
8. Publishing Tips • Medium is a great platform, especially with Android-specific tags • Cross-post on LinkedIn or your own site • Share on LinkedIn, X, Reddit (dev subreddits) • Tag tools or libraries you use • Add your articles to your portfolio / site / GitHub README JamesCullimore.dev
9. Break Down JamesCullimore.dev
10. Recap • Write what you want to learn or deepen • Keep it authentic, your story, your code • Use tools to refine, not replace • Build a habit that fits your life, adjust when necessary • Share it, link it, reuse it JamesCullimore.dev
11. CTA • Set a goal to write your first or next article within an allotted time frame • Share your journey, no matter how early • DM me if you want feedback or help getting started JamesCullimore.dev
12. JamesCullimore.dev Thank you!