I Made $0.05 on Medium — And You Can Too!

Ashley H
Ashley H
Aug 31, 2018 · 1 min read

I know the title is snarky, but believe me when I say that I’m not putting Medium down. In fact, I plan to do just the opposite.

I’ve been freelancing for nearly ten years, and I can honestly say I’ve been paid less than five cents for the same amount of effort. I’ve been blogging without making anything for years.

All of this is to say there is something reassuring about seeing anything come in at all. Obviously this is not a gig that is going to pay my rent, but there’s something about it that feels good.

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