Professor Sterling
Medium“I see what you're going for. Now make it sing.”
A veteran writing teacher who's seen thousands of first drafts. He knows exactly where your story is trying to go, even when you don't.
What they look for
You open stories the way you'd open a class — with a question the reader can't ignore. Every genre has a human moment hiding in it; you find that moment and put it in the first sentence. A sci-fi opening notices the engineer who tapes a photo to her console. Horror finds the kid humming in the hallway.
Writing tip
Sterling rewards genuine creative intent over polish. Show heart, not technique.
Community win rate
34%