Is It Still Worth it to Write on Medium?

Is Medium dead or are they headed to the promised land? What should you do if you’re a brand new writer and want to publish on Medium? How should writing platforms factor into your strategy? The CEO of Medium posted transcripts of a keynote presentation he did called the State of Medium. I’d read the […]

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Medium Isn’t Dead: Thoughts From a Medium Veteran

Medium.com can help you make cash and build your audience. Get exclusive access to your free five-day email course to become a top Medium writer and make thousands each month. I’ve been here longer than pretty much every other writer on the platform. I’ve seen all the changes. I was here before the clap feature: […]

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Effective Writing Tips to Make the Readers Finish Your Posts

When you write a blog post, each sentence only has one job. Get your reader to read the next sentence. This is crucial for writing on Medium because you get paid based on how long people spend reading your articles. The more people finish your posts, the more money you earn. If people click away […]

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8 Years of Experience Taught Me These Lessons About Writing

Before I found writing, I quit everything I ever tried. I sold knives door to door, joined pyramid scheme companies, got hired and fired at many jobs, flunked out of school, and tried several business ideas. Nothing stuck. I was that person who was full of ideas, but also full of hot air. I started […]

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How to Make Sure You’ll Never Make Any Money on Writing

I have psychic powers. Every time I see someone complain that they’re not making any money writing or getting people to read their work, I know exactly what I’ll find when I visit their page. I know all the mistakes you’re going to make before you make them. I also know what will happen if […]

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How to Build an Email List For Beginners With ConvertKit

This is a detailed step-by-step guide you can use to start an email list. Download a PDF version here so you can walk through it and implement the steps on your own time if you don’t have time right now If you learn how to build an email list, you can make a bunch of […]

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7 Insights About Medium From a 7 Year Medium Veteran

Don’t worry, uncle Ayo is here to set you all straight. By the time you finish this article, you’ll have a proper understanding of how Medium works and what you need to do to be successful on the platform. You should trust me, if for no other reason, because I’m one of the longest-tenured writers […]

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Write On Medium in 2023: Your Medium Blogging Guide

Want to write on Medium? Get exclusive access to your free five-day email course to become a top Medium writer and make thousands each month. Consider this your ultimate Medium blogging guide. I decided I wanted to write on Medium in 2015 after I saw someone post about writing a viral article on the website. […]

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How to Beat Writer’s Block to Death

Writer’s block isn’t real. Before I dive into specific tips to cure it, I must dispel the myth that it even exists. Sure, you might fail to write as often as you’d like to, but it’s not because you suffer from some disease that makes you unable to write. It’s not some mysterious cloud hovering […]

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Medium Writing 101: For Aspiring & New Writers (Updated)

Before you dive into this Medium writing guide, get exclusive access to your free five-day email course on monetizing Medium. This Medium writing guide will help you stand out against the competition. You’re probably asking yourself, do Medium writers get paid, really? Or is it just a pipe dream? It all depends… I know where […]

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