How Do Writers Make Money on Medium?

Sean Kernan
Nov 4 · 2 min read

A breakdown for n00bs.

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It’s a rather ingenious business strategy.

It costs $5 a month to be a member on Medium. Writers are paid based on engagement from paying members. (Non-members do not generate any money for writers).

Until just recently, earnings were allocated by claps. If a member clapped 1 time for the entire month and that clap was for…

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Sean Kernan

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*New to Medium* Columnist for Publishous. Quora Top Writer 2018. Quora People's Choice Award 2017. — People say I’m nice. And my mom thinks I’m cool. —

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