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Fika Improvements Part 2: The End of February
⎯ 🔥👏❤️6A little over two weeks has passed since we last posted about changes to our platform, but February was such a productive month that we have not one, not two, but seven new things to share with you that have made Fika an even better place to build your writing habit and start publishing your work. Some of these changes may seem small, but they all contribute to the experience we want Fika to repre…
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Top 8 Best Blogging Platforms in 2026
⎯ ❤️1Starting and running a blog in 2026 can be tough. It can be tough for many reasons, but one of the main reasons starting your blogging career can be overwhelming is that choosing a blogging platform is already very difficult in itself. The market is saturated with platforms claiming to be the best. But what is the best blogging platform? The best blogging platform to make money? The best platform …
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5 Quotes That Will Make You a Better Writer
⎯ ❤️🔥👏8Quotes from writers help power us through writing slumps. It helps to hear from those who have come before. Whether they speak of the difficulties they faced, the lessons they learned, or the joy writing gives them, what they share about writing can motivate us to write and teach us to write better. Some famous writers generously offer practical advice on topics as broad as how to write better to …
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Writing a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
⎯ ❤️👏🔥9Writing is something most of us do every day. We text our friends, write school notes, make to-do lists, and post on social media. We may not think much of it, but writing is actually one of the best things we can do for brain health. In fact, a new study shows that engaging in intellectual activities like reading, writing, and learning a new language are associated with an almost 40% lower risk o…
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February Fika Updates
⎯ ❤️🔥👏14As always, we have been busy behind the scenes adding new features to Fika and making small changes to improve your experience on the platform. This article is one of many to come to help you understand these changes and how to use them to make writing on Fika easier than ever. Change image sizes to fit your needs They say a picture is worth a thousand words. As writers, we might debate that, but …
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Have You Read These 6 Great Articles from Fika?
⎯ 👏2The amount of new writing published on Fika over the past few months has been staggering. It’s been incredible to watch so many stories and perspectives come together in one place. Fika is a place where humans write for humans, and we’d love for you to add your voice. Writing on Fika is simple, with a distraction-free editor, voice notes, and built-in proofreading and translation tools. Try them o…
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Top Newsletters You Need to Read (100+ Newsletters by Topic)
⎯ ❤️1Finding high-quality information can be tough with so much online noise. One of the best ways to stay informed is to subscribe to top-rated newsletters experts trust. This 2026 guide highlights the top newsletters across many categories, from finance and politics to artificial intelligence and art & culture, helping you find the best sources to keep you ahead of the curve. Best Newsletters About P…
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How to Start a Publication on Fika in 2026 (Blog & Newsletter Guide)
⎯ ❤️1Starting a blog or newsletter can feel overwhelming, especially when choosing a platform is already a hurdle. Writing today often comes bundled with algorithms, feeds, and constant pressure to produce more content, faster. It is a lot for anyone who just wants to write. Fika is a platform built with humans in mind. In a world where more and more tasks are delegated to artificial intelligence, we p…
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How to Start a Sports Blog in 7 Steps
Starting a sports blog in 2026 is a great way to celebrate your love of sports, share your opinions with a global audience, and even build a potential source of income. Whether you are a fan of a certain team, have been a lifelong follower of a sporting event, or love all sports in general, blogging about sports can give you the perfect platform to connect with others who are just as passionate as…
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Is Your Writing Monotonous? Sentence Length Could Be the Culprit
Have you ever read something that was correct and made sense, but still felt boring? The problem might not be your ideas, it could be your sentence length. When all your sentences are about the same length, your writing can feel flat and repetitive. Even if your grammar is perfect, it can be hard for to keep your reader interested. Think of writing like music. Notes that are all the same length so…
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January 2026 updates on Fika
Over the past weeks, we’ve shipped a few improvements focused on making Fika easier to use, easier to read, and easier to grow with. Here’s what’s new ⬇️ Import & export contacts You can now import and export your contacts on Fika. This makes it easier to bring your audience from other platforms, manage your subscriber list, and keep full control over your data. Audience view We’ve introduced an A…
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How to Make Money Writing
Many people love writing but do not see it as a real way to earn income. The truth is, writing can be a flexible and rewarding way to make money if you approach it the right way. Today, there are more opportunities than ever to get paid for writing, both online and offline. Whether you dream of building a full-time writing career or just want to earn extra income on the side, learning how to make …
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Blog Topics: A List of the Best Topics to Use in Blogging
Starting a blog begins with one important decision: choosing what you want to write about. Your blog topic shapes everything from the audience you attract to the type of content you create over time. While there are countless directions you can take when choosing a blog topic to write about, the most successful blogs usually start with a clear focus and a genuine interest in the subject. In this g…
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Fika Audience Growth Challenge Results: Runners-Up and What We Learned
⎯ 🔥1After one month of writing, sharing, experimenting, and paying close attention to our community of writers and readers, the Audience Growth Challenge has officially come to an end. This challenge ran from December 10, 2025, to January 9, 2026, and asked writers to focus on something many of us struggle with: not just publishing, but growing an audience. Unlike the previous challenge, this one was…
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How to Stop Overthinking as a Writer
Overthinking is the hidden enemy of creativity. It locks up imagination, stops spontaneity, and turns the fun of exploring ideas into a cycle of doubt and self-criticism. In this article, we’ll take a look at how you can stop overthinking and free yourself from negative thoughts in order to write better and write more. Be kind to yourself To begin with, we must be kinder to ourselves as writers. W…
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Growth Challenge Update: Writers, Momentum, and New Ways to Share
The growth challenge is moving forward, and something is clear already. People are not just writing, they are showing up consistently, experimenting with ideas, and sharing pieces that feel personal and honest. Over the last days, new posts have been published across very different topics and styles. Some are deeply introspective, others playful or analytical, but all of them reflect the same thin…
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Why Writing by Hand Is Good for You: Key Brain Benefits Backed by Research
Today we are going to dive into one of the most discussed topics when it comes to writing and the brain; the profound and almost invisible benefits of writing by hand. Although handwriting may sometimes seem like a habit of the past, the truth is that its neurological impact remains remarkable. Unlike typing, writing by hand activates processes that involve emotional, cognitive, and motor areas i…
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The Audience Growth Challenge: Write, Share, Learn, Grow
The previous Fika Challenge was about consistency. Write four blog posts in thirty days and rediscover the habit of publishing. This new challenge focuses on something different. It is about learning how to reach readers, how to make your work travel, and how to grow a real audience around what you write. Starting today and running for one month From December 10, 2025, to January 9, 2026, , we l…
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