Summary

An author reflects on their personal journey and insights gained over a year of using Medium, emphasizing its potential for income, the importance of consistency, and the platform's effectiveness in building a genuine audience.

Abstract

The author shares their experiences and lessons learned from a year on Medium, highlighting the potential to earn significant income contrary to the belief that one can only make cents. They stress that success on Medium requires a long-term commitment and consistent writing, rather than a focus on immediate financial returns. The article also addresses the common concern of not being curated, suggesting that curation is not a prerequisite for success on the platform. The author emphasizes the value of writing for oneself and the audience, rather than for the algorithm. Additionally, the author expresses gratitude for the community and the opportunity to connect with genuine readers, asserting that Medium has been instrumental in their growth as a writer, poet, and blogger.

Opinions

Medium can be financially rewarding for dedicated and consistent writers.
Medium is not suitable for those seeking quick profits; it requires patience and long-term effort.
Consistency in writing is key to surviving and thriving on Medium.
Being featured in curation is not essential for success on Medium.
Medium provides a platform to build a meaningful audience and receive valuable feedback.
The author values the connections made with other writers and readers on Medium.
Medium has played a significant role in the author's development as a writer.

5 Things I Learned About Medium In A Year

A personal guide to becoming successful on Medium.

I love Medium.

Medium is an amazing platform not only for bloggers but for writers as well. I am an author and a blogger too. Here, you can read how Medium Helps me in publishing my first ever book.

How Medium Helps You To Become The Best Selling Author?

It’s all about becoming a best author than a best seller.

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Things I have learned on Medium:-

(1) Medium will make you more money than cents:-

Before I started Medium, I came to know that many people told that you can only make some cents on Medium. However, this is not true. You can make a good amount of money if you have dedication and purpose.

(2) Medium is not a short-term game:-

If you think you can make a good amount of money just from the day when you sign up and start writing. Believe me! Medium is not like that. You can’t make money from the very first month. It will take plenty of time to build an audience and make a good amount of money.

(3) Choose Medium, if you can be able to be consistent:-

Attention here, choose Medium if you are consistent with your writing.

Consistency is the key to be successful on Medium.

Focus On One Thing To Succeed On Medium

Success is already there, its just you can’t see it.

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You can only survive on Medium if you are consistent with your writing. Write every day, to be successful on Medium.

(4) If You are not getting Curated, don’t worry:-

I was first curated when I celebrated my first year anniversary on Medium. I was in Curation Jail for 11 months. I know how it feels when you’re none of the articles got curated. However, don’t write for curation write for yourself and your readers.

There are so many lessons I have learned on Medium through Curation.

What I Learned From Curation On Medium?

My Curated story only made $0.02.

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You can be successful on Medium, without getting Curated.

Why Curation Is Not The Only Way To Succeed On Medium

There’s always a way if you are committed.

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(5) Medium is a great platform to build an audience:-

Nothing matters more than readers for a writer.

Readers make writers. Without readers, writers have no value. As a writer and blogger, we have to make an audience. Medium has some great readers who are eagerly waiting to read some amazing content.

I know I have made so many writer friends on this platform. I love to connect and get feedback from them.

However, you can make an audience on any platform then why I tell you to make an audience on medium because you will get some genuine readers and audience on Medium.

I just want to say thank you to all writers and readers on this amazing platform. I also want to thank you to the Medium for giving such an amazing platform to all the readers and writers.

If Medium can make me a writer, poet, and blogger, then you can also become a writer using this platform.