You are quite right about 'its the little things that matter the most', and as applied to 'clapping' it certainly helps to encourage the performer.

Hello … this is Fred.

I have a challenge for you!

First though, I want to thank you for reading some of my Medium stuff, and for liking what you read by giving it a clap - 'the little thing' that gave me a nice uplift.

However, you didn’t leave a comment – nor did you decide to ‘follow me’.

Never-the-less, I have clicked on your photo-avatar; checked out your home page; liked what I saw, and … I have decided to follow YOU.

Here's my challenge for you:

Send me a comment on one of my stories after you have checked out my Medium writing – and if you like what you read, do please click on my follow button. Likewise, if you don’t find them interesting, do tell me … I like to learn!

If it helps, you’ll find that 'All You need To Know About Fred' (pinned near-top of my Home Page), contains all my story collections listed in an index.

I would like us to become mutual Medium friends … I wish you all the best with your own writing journey.

Fred

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