Summary

The web content provides a comprehensive guide on how to add a self-published post to a publication on Medium, detailing the process step-by-step and offering tips for success.

Abstract

The article titled "Medium Writing 101" offers valuable insights for new writers on Medium, particularly focusing on the process of submitting a self-published post to a Medium publication. It acknowledges the initial challenges faced by newcomers, such as receiving generic rejections or being ignored by publications. The guide, presented by Kristina God, includes a step-by-step tutorial on how to submit a self-published article to a publication, using her own experience as an example. It emphasizes the importance of being added as a writer to a publication and the honor of receiving an invitation, as well as the potential to earn money and increase visibility through proper tagging and adherence to Medium's Partner Program. The article concludes with final takeaways, congratulating readers on their newfound knowledge and inviting them to engage further with the author's content.

Opinions

The process of submitting to publications can be daunting for new Medium writers, often resulting in rejection or silence.
Being added as a writer to a publication and then contributing a self-published story is seen as both an honor and a significant opportunity for exposure.
Earning potential on Medium is highlighted, with emphasis on the necessity of having 100 followers and being part of the Partner Program to monetize stories.
Proper tagging is crucial for visibility, with a list of popular tags provided to help writers become Top Writers and make their articles more discoverable.
A combination of popular and specific tags is recommended for optimalizing the reach of a story on Medium.
The article encourages reader engagement and continued learning through membership and participation in the author's publication, "Online Writing 101."

Medium Writing 101

How Do I Add A Self-Published Post To A Publication On Medium

Easy step-by-step guide for new writers

You’ve decided to write on Medium. That’s awesome. Congratulations!

Unfortunately, writing on Medium can be frustrating when you’re a newbie.

When you submit an article to a (bigger) publication you either get a generic rejection message or they will ignore your submission.

I found very little help for new people, and submitting an article to a publication was near impossible. Robert Ralph, owner of New Writers Welcome

That’s why most new writers, myself included, start by self-publishing articles.

Newbie John Couper, who has self-published several stories already, reached out to me via email.

He asked me how to submit a self-published article, for instance ‘Fasting: Your Health Feast’ to a publication.

Dr Mehmet Yildiz saw one story and invited him to contribute to ILLUMINATION.

Wow, that’s a big deal and an honor.

Yes, if you have been added as a writer by a publication you can add previously self-published stories to a publication — as far as they allow it.

In this step-by-step guide, I’m going to show you how.

Here’s how to add a self-published story to a publication (desktop version)

Click on the self-published story you want to submit to the publication.

Let’s take my first self-published article on Medium as an example:

Click on the three-dot menu at the bottom-right corner of your article to open your Story Settings.
Select Add to publication.

A lot has happened since December 2020. I’m now a writer for many publications. So I’m going to select the pub I want to submit my draft to. In this case, it’s Illumination. I click on it.

Your draft will immediately be submitted to the publication for review. The publication’s editors will now review your draft and (hopefully) schedule it for publishing.
When you submitted your story to Illumination correctly, a notification pops up saying:

Story submitted. We’ll email you when the publication editor has reviewed your submision.

Good to know before you submit your self-published story to a publication

👍Earn money

If you have already 100 followers and are a paying member of the Partner Program (if not, you can become a member here) — make sure to click beforehand:

Meter your (self-published) story — This makes it eligible to earn money with the Partner Program.

👍Tag correctly

You can add up to 5 tags (=labels) to your draft story.

Use them to let Medium’s algorithm, curators as well as readers know what your story is all about.

Here’s the list of the 74 most popular tags:

Introducing The Full List Of Medium’s Top Writer Tags in 2021

If you want to become a Top Writer on Medium, here’s the full list of tags that are eligible for Top Writer status

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#Writing and #Advice belong to the Top Tags on Medium.

With these labels, you could become a Top Writer (=makes your profile and articles more searchable on Medium).

#Marketing, #Newsletter, and #Email Marketing aren't eligible for Top Writer status but they help you to specify what your story is all about.

👍 Pro tip: Combine popular tags with specific tags. Here’s more:

New Writers, Here’s How To Become Medium’s Next Top Writer

If I can do it, you can do it too!

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Final Takeaways

Congratulations!

Now you know how to add a previously self-published story to a publication on Medium.

👉 Thanks for making my words part of your day! Leave a comment below or write me an email at [email protected] if you have any questions.

👉 Be sure to join Kristina’s publication Online Writing 101 to get the latest tips, tricks, and news about writing on Medium.

👉 New to Medium? Why not become a member!