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Summary

The website content provides strategic advice for new writers on Medium to enhance their visibility, engagement, and potential earnings through effective writing, networking, and promotional tactics.

Abstract

The article "How To Game Medium As a Writer" offers practical tips for new writers on the platform, emphasizing the importance of a compelling bio, captivating titles, and high-quality content. It suggests editing rigorously, using proper title formats, and avoiding fluff to maintain reader interest. The author advises on the strategic use of subtitles, links, and consistent topic writing to achieve Top Writer status. Before publishing, writers are encouraged to use relevant tags, craft interesting titles, and include a Medium referral link. Post-publication, the article recommends sharing content via friend links on social media and to mailing lists, potentially converting readers into Medium members through the referral program. Additionally, the author promotes their newsletter and an AI service called ZAI.chat as cost-effective tools for writers.

Opinions

  • The author believes that a unique and personal bio can distinguish a writer from others.
  • Engaging titles and subtitles are considered crucial for attracting and retaining reader interest.
  • Merciless editing is advocated to ensure the highest quality of the published piece.
  • The use of Unsplash for images is acknowledged, but the author suggests looking beyond the first few options to find more original visuals.
  • Consistent writing on a specific topic is recommended to gain recognition and Top Writer status within the Medium community.
  • The author values the strategic placement of links and the use of tags to increase the article's reach and potential earnings.
  • Sharing articles through friend links is seen as an effective way to promote content while also encouraging new sign-ups via the writer's referral link.
  • The author endorses their own newsletter and an AI service, ZAI.chat, as beneficial resources for writers looking to improve their craft and online presence.

How To Game Medium As a Writer

Tactics to help you win

Photo by Jonathan Lampel on Unsplash

Are you a new writer on Medium? There’s a lot to figure out.

Are you reading this article, but you haven’t joined yet? Use this link to sign up and I will help you get started. (*See more at the end of this article)

As a new writer on Medium, I confess I floundered around a bit. I met some great friends who helped me out.

I wanted to share some of these tips with you.

These handy tips may help you earn more money.

  • Write a short, interesting Bio. Don’t tell me you love to read. All writers read. Tell me about your pet Iguana or why you wear odd socks.
  • Write interesting titles and even more interesting articles.
  • Subtitles can add urgency. Use them.
  • Edit mercilessly.
  • Use proper title formats (Tt).
  • Don’t waste your reader's time with fluff. Get to the good stuff.
  • Put links at the end of your article, not the beginning. Too many links at the beginning will draw readers away from your work.
  • Write consistently on a topic to gain Top Writer status. Use the same tag on these articles.
  • For images, don’t pick the first one you come across on Unsplash. It’s boring and lots of other writers have used it. Dig deeper.

Here are some great tips that I use before I hit publish (or submit).

  • Did I tag my article using 5 relevant tags?
  • If I’m submitting to a publication, is one of the tags one of their required tags?
  • Is my title interesting, specific, and not clickbait?
  • Is my Medium referral link at the end of the article with a friendly invite to join?

After you publish, do these things.

  • Share a friend link to the article on social media.
  • Share it with your mailing list.
  • Be sure to mention it’s a free read, and put your Medium referral link on the post. You won’t earn money with the friend link, but someone may decide to join using your referral link. And that’s a bonus.

Are you reading this article, but you haven’t joined Medium yet? Use this link to sign up and I will help you get started. *Put a note on this article to let me know.

My newsletter is free for anyone. I send it weekly, most of the time. If you also want to receive it, join the thousands of smart people who enjoy it today.

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