Thanks, Joanna. I started writing on Medium four months ago and did everything but fiction. Frankly, I was afraid to try. I finally got up the nerve about a week or so ago and I've written two 1000 word and one 500 word stories. It really is a great way to find out if your story "has legs" and can be expanded into something like a novel. I would like to write a novel eventually but, until I do, this is great practice and a wonderful confidence builder. Thanks again for the advice.