New Medium Writers - Here Are 5 Easy Hacks to Lay the Foundation for Your Success
You know how to write. Now you need to learn how to publish.
To be successful on Medium, start with these five tips today.
In one year on Medium, I have gone from a person who was afraid to tell her story to someone who writes regularly on multiple platforms and successfully started my freelance business.
In the beginning, I was overwhelmed by all the noise on the platform telling new writers what to do. I am cutting through the hype and giving you five tips I wish someone had told me.
#1 Apply to a few publications
There are countless publications on Medium, but here is a list of some friendly to the new writer to save time.
These are the pubs I found helpful when starting.
#2 Always use images.
- Only use images you have the rights to use. Medium supports Unsplash integration. Other sources available include Pixabay, Pexels, and Gender Spectrum Collection.
- Always give proper credit to the photographer and source in your caption.
- If you decide to use your photo, state ownership in the caption.
I have found success when using photos with faces looking at the camera.
#3 Formatting your writing
Formatting is critical for most publications on Medium. Casey Boticello provides an excellent tutorial.
Pay attention to the specific requirements of a publication. For example, there are multiple Short-form publications, and each has different format requirements.
#4 Edit your writing
Nobody wants to read gibberish. Always run your piece through a grammar check. I use:
#5. Write/publish consistently
The best thing a new writer can do is write and publish consistently. You want your readers and the algorithm to become familiar with your work.
Writing is a passion, but publishing is a job.