Medium 101: A No-Fluff Guide for New Writers

Everything you need to start writing, formatting, and publishing like a pro — without wasting hours figuring it out

Welcome to Medium. Now What?

Most writers sign up for Medium with good intentions.

“I want to share my ideas.”

“I want to build an audience.”

“I want to make money writing.”

But then they hit the interface… and freeze.

What is a story? Where does this get published? Why did that headline look weird? And where the heck is the publish button?

I remember being that confused writer.

And while Medium’s clean layout looks friendly on the surface, it’s easy to get lost in the details: formatting quirks, publication options, image tools, stats, tags, and more.

This guide is your shortcut.

It’s not for power users. It’s not for Medium employees.

It’s for you — the writer who wants to get started without feeling like you need a manual and a whiteboard.

I’ll walk through everything you need to:

• Set up your profile