How To Write A Long Article
First, write a short article
The process for writing a long article and making money on Medium could not be simpler.
First, set aside some time. If you’re a slow writer, set aside three or four weeks. If you are a fast writer, set aside three or four hours. If you’re a super-fast writer, give yourself three or four minutes.
Next, go somewhere where you can think. It’s always good to think about what you’re going to write before you write it. Some people need a quiet place to think, like a library or a virtual disco. Other people think best while surrounded by other people, like in a busy café or at a Rolling Stones concert. Go wherever you think best, and once you’re there, do some thinking.
But don’t do too much thinking. Remember: this is an article about how to write a long article, not how to think a long article.
Some people like to write their thoughts onto a piece of paper, using a pencil or pen or crayon. Others like to type words onto a screen by using a laptop or a computer. The important thing here is to choose one or the other, and not to try to write things down onto a computer screen with a pencil. Writing doesn’t work that way. You also can’t type your fingers onto a piece of paper and hope that words will appear there. You need to make a choice.
