Publication profile

Direction

“Direction publishes thoughtful stories across all topics- personal stories and opinions on technology, culture, and creativity. If it’s thoughtful, honest, and well-written, it belongs here.”

open to new writers Visit on Medium ↗

Updated Oct 20, 2026

180
followers
6
stories seen in 14 days
4
different writers
55
median claps per story
67%
stories by writers <100 followers

Should you submit to Direction?

Direction is larger than 6% of the 357 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 32% of them. It regularly publishes writers with fewer than 100 followers (67% of recent stories), so it is a realistic target for new writers. 50% of its stories are member-only (Partner Program).

How to submit

Direction does not link a submission page. Check the publication’s description on Medium or contact one of its editors.

4 editors

Submission rules change often — always read the publication’s current guidelines before pitching.

Topics

Recent stories in Direction

  1. Direction’s Weekly Writing Challenge: Open Voice #4
    by KM Vandana (2.3K followers) · 132 claps · Oct 19, 2026
  2. THE SEARCH FOR MEANING
    by The Quite Mind (34 followers) · 70 claps · Oct 16, 2026
  3. The Same Star, A Different Orbit
    by King Diadem (2 followers) · 25 claps · Oct 16, 2026
  4. Balance Is a Fitness Skill. Most People Don’t Train It.
    by Tastypad (45 followers) · 55 claps · Oct 15, 2026
  5. 5 Health Habits That Don’t Require a Gym Membership
    by Tastypad (45 followers) · 19 claps · Oct 9, 2026
  6. 7 Writing Habits That Made My Writing Clearer
    by KM Vandana (2.3K followers) · 263 claps · Oct 6, 2026

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