Happening live: Friday, September 19, 8 am–8 pm ET | What if one day on Zoom could kick-start your writing habit? | Ever wanted to tell your story but not sure how, where, or why to start? Come to Medium Day 2025!
On September 19, 2025, join thousands of writers, readers, editors, and Medium staff for live sessions, interactive panels, practical workshops, and publication meetups—all hosted in one place.
Learn how Medium is making it easier for you to write, get inspired by all kinds of different stories, hear from a wide range of writers, connect with writing communities, and come away with the passion to finally hit that publish button on your story. | Medium Day is a free, day-long virtual writing festival that brings together writers of all backgrounds for a celebration of creativity and connection dedicated to the act of "just writing it."
Here's what to expect: - Over 150 live speaker sessions across themed tracks, so you can follow the topics you love most
- Appearances from some of Medium's most notable and most niche voices
- Interactive Q&As, community conversations, and staff-led product walk-throughs
- A digital Expo Hall with 40+ Medium publications sharing resources and hosting virtual meetups
- A keynote featuring Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine and staff, with updates, exclusive announcements and surprises
- All sessions take place between 8 am and 8 pm ET, and most will be recorded and available for replay after the event
| Be inspired: listen to notable writers, niche writers, new writers | There's no single path to becoming a writer. At Medium Day, you'll hear from people who've written meaningful stories in all kinds of ways. Here are just a few of our early confirmed speakers: - Joan Westenberg — Writer, journalist, startup founder
- F. Perry Wilson, MD — Associate Professor of Medicine and Public Health at Yale
- Kim Scott — Author of Radical Candor & Radical Respect
- Elwood Watson, Ph.D. — Professor of Black Studies and Gender Studies, at East Tennessee State University
- Liza Donnelly — Visual journalist/writer for New Yorker
- Nir Eyal — Author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.
- Enrique Dans — Professor of Innovation at IE Business School
- Dr. Jess Steier — Public health scientist and founder of Unbiased Science
- Pierz Newton-John — Writer, coder, former psychotherapist, founding member of The School Of Life Melbourne
- Aimee Liu — Asian-American novels and nonfiction
- …and over 100 more
| Find your people: connect with your community & publications | Writing doesn't have to be a solitary act. Meet fellow writers and Medium users in Zoom session chats, in our Chill & Chat room available between sessions, and in the event Expo, where 40+ publications will host digital booths with Q&As, submission information, and live editor-led sessions.
Some of our early confirmed publications include: - The Generator — Covers the emerging field of generative AI, with generative AI news, critical analysis, real-world experiments, and more.
- Wise & Well — Science-backed healthy insights you can use to improve your physical, mental and emotional well-being.
- Chronically Ridiculous — Memoirs, personal essays, poetry, and fiction from anyone who is impacted by chronic illness.
- Off Message — An accessibility publication by accessibility professionals and users of assistive technologies.
- A-Culturated — Stories about connection through an intercultural perspective.
- Sharing Science — Observations and analysis from scientists on biology, health, and how we live and interact with our natural world.
- My Fair Lighthouse — Poetry and fiction for all phases of the storm.
- Coping With Capitalism — Providing clear & accessible paths to self and collective care.
- A Mexican Publication — Stories that explore everything related to Mexico.
- …and many more
| Get practical advice: learn how to tell your story on Medium | Throughout the day, speakers will share lessons from their own creative journeys — from poets, podcasters, satire writers, and bloggers to people from all walks of life who choose to share stories through the lens of their personal expertise, such as UX designers, scientists, artists, teachers, parents, and more. Keep an eye on MediumDay.com to see our schedule unfold in the coming weeks.
You'll also find many Medium staff-led sessions, offering behind-the-scenes looks and demonstrations on how to use our writing tools to find your audience on Medium, including: - Zulie @ Medium's 100-Minute Writing Sprint, a five-part workshop series (inspired by our June Writing Challenge) to guide you from blank page to full story — all in one day
- Amy Widdowson's "Medium For Marketers" talk, on how communications professionals can effectively use Medium for white hat marketing, executive thought leadership, and corporate storytelling.
- Deep dives on features and fixes you need to know about, from engineers and designers across Medium
- A keynote featuring Medium's CEO Tony Stubblebine and staff that will include exclusive announcements about what's next for writers on Medium (as well as a few surprises).
| Just start writing at Medium Day 2025 | Whether you're a published author, just beginning your writing journey, or just someone with a story to tell, Medium Day 2025 is your invitation to "just start writing." Register now to get more updates on session talks, confirmed speakers, and more information about the day. | —The team at Medium
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