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ho can balance out their business mindset with authentic compassion are the best people on this app, and possibly in the entire world! Maybe you think I’m exaggerating, but I’m so grateful for these seemingly minor acts of encouragement.</p><p id="c315">Here are three super simple ways to be a better person while simultaneously getting your name out there.</p><h1 id="0269">1. Clap 50 times for each story you read</h1><p id="6c38">You have fifty claps available for every article. Why not use them all? I can’t think of a single reason unless you’re hate reading based on a controversial title, which is completely relatable.</p><p id="1977">Although claps don’t count toward a writers’ earnings, readers tend to select articles based on how much support it’s garnered from others. They are more likely to read through an article that has 500 claps than one that has 20.</p><p id="db6b">Sure, it takes a little bit of extra time to hold down that clapping button, but it means a lot to the writer. And if you don’t care about that, think about the fact that maybe they’ll end up clicking on your name, browsing your writing, or even following you when they see you pop up in their notifications.</p><h1 id="be37">2. Scroll all the way down!</h1><p id="3821">This one is probably the easiest. Even if you don’t have time to read the entire story in one go, make sure to scroll all the way to the clap button. You can read the rest later, or not. Doing so will ensure that this will count as a read instead of a view.</p><p id="7222">As we know, the writer will only receive earnings from reading time. A view doesn’t count for anything on

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its own. Writing these articles requires a ton of time and effort. The very least you can do is take less than a minute to scroll to the bottom of the page after enjoying someone’s content.</p><h1 id="bd41">3. Leave a comment every time.</h1><p id="53b1">Comments also don’t count for anything in terms of earnings. But similar to claps, more comments may entice others to peak at the story or read through the comments, thus increasing the author's read the time.</p><p id="8f2c">There are personal gains from this action too. In my experience, commenting forces me to collect my thoughts on a topic and put it out there, which encourages discourse that could lead to learning new things. I’m frequently inspired by the work of other authors and often take my initial comment and turn it into my own opinion piece.</p><p id="2cae">It really doesn’t cost much time or effort to support writers. Also, there is nothing wrong with networking while you support them. That’s unless you feel entitled to receive something in return. Nobody owes you anything. However, what you put into this app will circle back in due time.</p><p id="3557">We all want earnings, but I found that there are a special few on here who genuinely like to hype up other writers. If you’re one of those people, I want to say thanks! <b>You’re part of the reason why Medium is a great place for beginners to feel capable of achieving their goals!</b></p><p id="e198"><i>Thank you for reading! What did you think? Leave a comment below. To support my work, consider <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alexroswick">buying me a cup of coffee</a>!</i></p></article></body>

Do Your Part: How To Be The Best Kind Of Writer On Medium

There is room for all of us to succeed.

I’ve been publishing my writing on Medium for almost six months today. One thing I’ve learned is that whatever you put into your experience on this app tends to come back to you. We all know that the best writers are usually avid readers. I find reading on Medium to be highly convenient and a great way to support other freelance writers.

Writers know the grind isn’t easy. We understand how big of a blow to the ego it can be as you watch the article you spent weeks researching amass 20 measly views and a 1 minute average reading time.

If you are a new writer, the ambiguous algorithm can be intimidating. When I was first starting out, I remember receiving random support from successful editors and writers. This definitely boosted my confidence at a time when I could’ve been swayed to give up on this site.

I’m aware that it might have been a mix of kindness on their part as well as a networking strategy. This doesn’t bother me at all, because we all network for personal gain. Helping other writers is honestly a great way to build your own following.

Those writers who can balance out their business mindset with authentic compassion are the best people on this app, and possibly in the entire world! Maybe you think I’m exaggerating, but I’m so grateful for these seemingly minor acts of encouragement.

Here are three super simple ways to be a better person while simultaneously getting your name out there.

1. Clap 50 times for each story you read

You have fifty claps available for every article. Why not use them all? I can’t think of a single reason unless you’re hate reading based on a controversial title, which is completely relatable.

Although claps don’t count toward a writers’ earnings, readers tend to select articles based on how much support it’s garnered from others. They are more likely to read through an article that has 500 claps than one that has 20.

Sure, it takes a little bit of extra time to hold down that clapping button, but it means a lot to the writer. And if you don’t care about that, think about the fact that maybe they’ll end up clicking on your name, browsing your writing, or even following you when they see you pop up in their notifications.

2. Scroll all the way down!

This one is probably the easiest. Even if you don’t have time to read the entire story in one go, make sure to scroll all the way to the clap button. You can read the rest later, or not. Doing so will ensure that this will count as a read instead of a view.

As we know, the writer will only receive earnings from reading time. A view doesn’t count for anything on its own. Writing these articles requires a ton of time and effort. The very least you can do is take less than a minute to scroll to the bottom of the page after enjoying someone’s content.

3. Leave a comment every time.

Comments also don’t count for anything in terms of earnings. But similar to claps, more comments may entice others to peak at the story or read through the comments, thus increasing the author's read the time.

There are personal gains from this action too. In my experience, commenting forces me to collect my thoughts on a topic and put it out there, which encourages discourse that could lead to learning new things. I’m frequently inspired by the work of other authors and often take my initial comment and turn it into my own opinion piece.

It really doesn’t cost much time or effort to support writers. Also, there is nothing wrong with networking while you support them. That’s unless you feel entitled to receive something in return. Nobody owes you anything. However, what you put into this app will circle back in due time.

We all want earnings, but I found that there are a special few on here who genuinely like to hype up other writers. If you’re one of those people, I want to say thanks! You’re part of the reason why Medium is a great place for beginners to feel capable of achieving their goals!

Thank you for reading! What did you think? Leave a comment below. To support my work, consider buying me a cup of coffee!