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a344"><b>3-Access to Paid Readers:</b> Medium’s Partner Program offers a unique opportunity to earn money from your writing. By participating in the program you can earn a portion of the revenue generated by paying subscribers who read your work. The amount you earn will depend on the number of reads your articles receive but some writers have reported earning hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month. For example freelance writer Michael Stelzner used Medium to publish a series of articles on social media marketing which generated over $5000 in revenue through the Partner Program.</p><p id="0709"><b>4-User-Friendly Interface:</b> One of the great things about Medium is how easy it is to use. The platform’s clean minimalist design makes it simple to write and format your articles and you can add images videos and other media to enhance the reader experience. This means you can focus on what you do best — writing high-quality content — without worrying about technical details or complex software.</p><p id="a2a8"><b>5-SEO Benefits:</b> Medium has a high domain authority which means that content published on the platform is more likely to rank well in search engines like Google. This can be a powerful way to attract new readers and build your audience over time. Additionally Medium’s content is optimized for SEO so your articles will be more likely to show up in search results for relevant keywords and phrases.</p><div id="1774" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-wealthy-people-make-money-with-debt-753afddcf485"> <div> <div> <h2>How Wealthy People Make Money with Debt</h2> <div><h3>The idea of using debt to make money is a controversial one but it is a strategy that many wealthy people and…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*HUQ-GczTJQj8NASv)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="84c3"><b>Cons of Writing for Medium:</b></p><p id="6754"><b>1-Limited Control:</b> When you publish on Medium you’re essentially renting space on someone else’s platform. This means you’re subject to Medium’s terms and conditions which could change at any time. Additionally Medium owns the rights to your content which means you can’t republish it elsewhere without their permission. This lack of control over your content can be frustrating for some writers

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5 Micro Stories of When They Realized It Was Love

#1

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It’s that smile after your laughter trails off! God damn it! It’s always that smile! The way your nose crinkle and how you bite your lower lip — not to seduce or anything — but you were trying your best to hold it in. And my jokes make you fail!

I’d do anything to see that.

“Knock, knock!”

#2

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You forced me to dance, pushed me in the middle of the dance floor. I resisted and told you I have two left feet. You didn’t care. You challenged me for a dance-off and oh my god you are way worse than me!

And so there we were, two awkward dancers at the center of everyone’s attention.

And for the first time ever, I didn’t care.

#3

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Just when I thought I already did the wittiest response, you clapped back with something so smart and funny, I lost it. I kept on laughing and I had no time to reply.

You won the debate…and something else that lazy afternoon.

#4

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I was singing mindlessly one time and you continued the song and jammed along with me.

I gave you that perplexed look but kept on going. You didn’t falter and even raised your voice.

Ah I see, so now it’s a duet.

#5

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In our office meeting, you suggested something for the project. No one took you seriously. I supported your input and backed you up…but to no avail. Come on, give the new hire a break, right?

I glanced at you and mouthed “I tried.”

You gave a gentle nod and cute smile.

THAT did something in me. Hmm…looks like I will try again. :)

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Andrew Beso is a Manila-based content creator who is exploring different ways of sharing art — whether it be written, spoken, and visualized. His work, aside from being in Medium, can also be seen on Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok. All his creative expressions use varying styles, lenses, and mediums of storytelling.

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