Boedi Andriani OntowiryoinILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Feb 135 Ways to Increase Your Story’s ExposureI’ll tell you how to get your article to show up on Google, and it’s not a secret — I’ve been in a great mood recently. I felt euphoric to the point where I was jumping and dancing on my couch. No, I’ve not won a lottery or anything of the sort. I’ll show you what I saw in my browser earlier, so you can see for yourself.Writing3 min read
Boedi Andriani Ontowiryo·Jan 16You Need Total DedicationIf you want to survive on Medium — I have to admit that it’s difficult for me to maintain a presence in Medium because I’m also involved in other activities. If you want to get found in Medium, you need to be active. It implies that you must write and engage with other authors and readers. As many…Writing2 min read
Boedi Andriani OntowiryoinThe Shortform·Jan 8The Shortform Challenge: My Overall ThoughtsI completed The Shortform challenge! Because of this challenge, I’ve learned a lot about my writing process and the dedication it takes to be a good writer. In many respects, I need to write more to hone my writing talents. Thanks to the many lovely people I’ve encountered on my…Writing Challenge1 min read
Boedi Andriani Ontowiryo·Dec 29, 2021You Might Be the Lucky One to Take Home a Prize!Greetings to all my intelligent readers and authors! I’ve got some exciting news to tell you. Do you enjoy writing? Do you want to win money? I promise this isn’t some clickbait or some sort of scam. You may win $20,000 in a writing competition sponsored by the Fundación César…Short Story1 min read
Boedi Andriani Ontowiryo·Dec 29, 2021A Letter of RequestDear Medium, I hope this letter finds you well. I’d like to address the issue I’ve encountered so far while using your app. I’ve been a fan of yours since May 2021, and I’ve been using your app to respond to every comment and clap that I’ve received since then…Letters1 min read
Boedi Andriani Ontowiryo·Dec 20, 2021Can We Call This Plagiarism a “Norm” Or “A Habit?”A few years ago, I witnessed one of my former classmates cheating on a test. A note was in her hand. Somehow, she put her little note between her thighs and held it. She passed the test without a hitch, to everyone’s amazement. Recently I took an online course and…Plagiarism1 min read
Boedi Andriani OntowiryoinThe Shortform·Nov 15, 2021My Date Fantasy With the Dopey OneI would bombard him with tons of questions — If I have a dream, I see myself having dinner with someone I’ve liked since I was a teenager. I’m an admirer of Albert Einstein. In my teens, I went to the library every day and read about famous people. My affection for him grew as I read about him…Short Story1 min read
Boedi Andriani OntowiryoinThe Shortform·Nov 11, 2021Hitchcock: The Source of His TrepidationReading Hitchcock’s novels while waiting for my mum to pick me up from school was a daily routine for me as a teenager. His novels were all in my school’s library so I could get lost in his world — the most wonderful moment ever! His works have shattered my…Writing Challenge1 min read
Boedi Andriani OntowiryoinFeedium·Nov 7, 2021Motivations for My Continued Use of MediumThroughout my entire path as a writer, I ended up on this platform — Creating stories has always been a huge part of my life, even when I was young. During the third grade of primary school, I had already begun taking part in writing contests. I often submitted my story to the magazine. My piece was before featured in the children’s magazine “Bobo.”…Writing4 min read
Boedi Andriani Ontowiryo·Sep 17, 2021One of My Favourite Pubs Had DisappearedYesterday, I was astonished to see that one of my favourite pubs, Passive Asset, was nowhere to be found. I had several of my pieces published with them, and now there is no evidence of them or their pub anywhere else. I attempted to contact the publication owner, but it…Publication1 min read