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Summary

A Medium writer, S M Mamunur Rahman, earned over $19,000 from a single story about Elon Musk within five months of joining the platform, showcasing the potential for viral success and significant income on Medium in 2022.

Abstract

The article discusses the remarkable success of S M Mamunur Rahman, who, after joining Medium in August 2021, wrote a story in October 2021 that garnered him over 19,000 in just five months. The story, titled "Why Elon Musk Fired His Long-Term Assistant Who Asked for A Raise," capitalized on the public's interest in the world's richest man and was well-crafted with an engaging title and subtitle. This case serves as inspiration for aspiring writers on the platform, demonstrating that virality and financial success can be achieved relatively quickly. The author of the article emphasizes the importance of patience and persistence in writing, as viral success can come at any time, as evidenced by his own experience of earning 1800 from a viral story a year after joining Medium. The article also encourages readers to subscribe to the author's posts and consider a Medium membership, which can support writers directly and provide the opportunity to earn money through writing.

Opinions

  • The article conveys that Medium remains a lucrative platform for writers in 2022, with the potential for significant earnings from a single viral story.
  • The success of Rahman's story is attributed to its compelling title, engaging subtitle, and the subject matter involving a high-profile individual, Elon Musk.
  • The author suggests that new writers should not be discouraged by initial low viewership, as viral success can come unexpectedly, citing personal experience and the success of other writers.
  • There is an emphasis on the transformative power of a well-written piece, as Rahman's story was not only financially rewarding but also an example of excellent storytelling.
  • The author encourages reader engagement by inviting them to subscribe to his posts and to support the Medium writing community by becoming a member, which could lead to personal success in writing and financial gain.

$19,000 For a Single Medium Story In 2022

Just imagine…

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Medium is a magical place like few others on the internet. It still is in 2022.

There’s a chance that you write a piece of content, a string of a few hundred words, and in time it turns into a load of money.

$19,000 for a 6-min read

This has happened to one lucky Medium writer very recently.

In fact, the single story that earned him more than $19,000 to date — yes, that is indeed a 19 with three zeros — isn’t even half a year old. It dates back to October 2021. This is the story:

What sets in apart

As you can tell, the title is a large part what makes it popular. It’s interesting, it makes you want to know more, doesn’t it?

I would also point to the subtitle as a factor for its success. It engages by involving “you”.

Most importantly, it’s an extremely well-written post about a true story surrounding the richest man on planet earth.

The author

The lucky author is S M Mamunur Rahman. He’s been a Medium member since August 2021.

That means his viral post was written 2 months after he joined the platform.

This is inspirational for you, me, us all. On Medium, you can succeed any day. And yes, still in 2022, you can go viral.

The bottom line

Medium can feel daunting in the beginning. Views are hard to come by in the first days, weeks, or even months. I get it. I’ve been there before.

Every successful writer has been there. They didn’t give up. They kept writing. In the case of S M Mamunur Rahman, it only took 2 months to hit the jackpot. A jackpot that earned him more than $19,000 in 5 months.

For others, it will take longer. But it can happen to you, me, us.

I’ve had my first truly viral story in January/February. One year after I started on Medium. It didn’t earn me $19,000. But I made $1800 so far and that amount is still growing.

It can happen. Be patient and write.

P.S.: First, you should get my posts in your inbox. Do that here! Secondly, if you like to experience Medium yourself, consider supporting me and thousands of other writers by signing up for a membership. It only costs $5 per month, and you have the chance to make money with your writing as well. When I started, I made $3000 in 6 months. By signing up with this link, you’ll support me directly with a portion of your fee, it won’t cost you more. If you do so, thank you a million times!

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