Short-form Writing is My Bread and Butter

Fewer than 500 words can earn you a living

Maria Shimizu Christensen

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I’m lazy. I’m also busy. Reconciling the two is a challenge, but short-form writing helps. A lot.

Not only is it easier to churn out short pieces, they’ve garnered some of my highest reads and earnings despite rarely being distributed. They get consistent views over time — weeks later — and…

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Maria Shimizu Christensen

Writer. Maker. Featured in Medium’s 2021 list of Stories That Started Conversations. I write about life. https://www.mariashimizuchristensen.com