My thoughts, a place for discussion, and what I recommend writers do. — On August 1st, Medium is rolling out the new Medium Partner Program (MPP). Medium’s Buster Benson talks all about it here: “New Partner Program incentives focus on high-quality human writing” Quick reminder: The MPP is how writers get paid. You join the MPP, then every time a Medium member, AKA…

A deep dive into my favorite revenue-share system on the internet. — The Medium Partner Program is a revenue-share system between the Medium platform and its writers. When paying Medium members read a story written by a Medium Partner Program writer, a portion of their membership fee goes straight to the writer. My opinion? The Medium Partner Program is the best revenue…

Plus where to find a list of Medium pubs, how Medium editors get paid, and more. — Short answer: a Medium publication is a themed collection of stories from one or more authors. The theme can be anything — cats, AI, or whatever the publication owner wants the theme to be. Most publications are open to submissions from multiple writers, but some serve as a home for…

I’m writing this article about five writing platforms that pay beginners because I had no idea where to start when I started writing. Back five years ago, I knew I wanted to make money writing, but the only way I knew how was vaguely through a personal blog and AdSense. …

This post will explain to new writers whether Medium is still worth it in 2023. My short answer: yes, Medium is 100% worth it for new writers to start on in 2023. This is because Medium is: The easiest place to start a blog, no setup required The best place…

Yes, you can “quiet quit” your own business! — I’m not a huge “quiet quitting” proponent, because I think the concept shouldn’t exist. There should just be “getting money for doing your job.” But when it comes to your own side hustle, sometimes quiet quitting is actually the best idea for you. …

There’s one thing every blogger needs for long-term success. It’s not having great ideas. It’s not a flawless writing style. And it’s definitely not professional writing experience. (Although these things can help!) What every blogger needs is a loyal audience. I’m not just talking about your following count or monthly…

Do this if you can’t get views when you publish in Medium publications — I got a great email in response to my newsletter last week about an important issue for Medium writers. Here’s what Sandra P. wrote: “I notice it’s harder to get traction with articles even when they’re in publications. I wonder if this is a message to us to start writing…

I was standing in line at the grocery store when I saw it. 👀 That unbelievable scene changed my life. 😧 I was just scrolling on my phone, but my jaw dropped and I couldn’t believe my eyes… 🌟 [see more] It was yet another growth-hacked LinkedIn post about a…