Summary

An author shares their journey of earning over $1k per month and gaining 130k followers on Medium within a year by employing strategies learned from successful writers, diversifying income streams, and eventually transitioning to full-time writing.

Abstract

The author recounts their initial encounter with Medium's earning potential, which led to a significant increase in income through consistent content creation. Starting with a monthly salary of $450 in May 2020, they earned$ 177 from Medium in one month, prompting a dedicated writing regimen. By studying successful Medium writers, the author implemented effective strategies and committed to daily publishing, achieving a monthly income of over $1k from Medium by April 2021. The success on Medium encouraged the author to quit their job and become a full-time writer, while also pursuing freelance writing to ensure a platform-proof income. The author emphasizes the continued potential to earn on Medium in 2023, despite changes that exclude Indians from the Medium Partner Program, and offers a course to help new writers get started.

Opinions

The author believes that Medium has significant earning potential for writers who are willing to invest time and effort into producing quality content consistently.
They advocate for learning from successful writers and applying proven strategies to one's own writing.
The author emphasizes the importance of not relying solely on one platform for income, suggesting that diversification is key to financial stability in writing.
They share that insights from experienced freelance writers were instrumental in their journey, implying that community knowledge and networking are valuable assets.
The author maintains an optimistic view of Medium as a viable income source in 2023, despite policy changes affecting Indian writers' ability to monetize directly through the platform.
They encourage writers to join their email list for further insights and to consider writing on Medium for side income, even if direct earnings from the platform are not possible.

The Story of 130k Followers and $26k In A Year

My $1k/month Medium journey in a nutshell.

The first glimpse I got at the earning potential of online writing was this blogging platform called Medium.

My monthly salary in May 2020 was about $450.

In one month of inspired writing on the platform, I made $177.

That’s not a life-changing amount, but it was almost a third of my monthly salary, that too by writing 10 articles.

My mind was blown.

I knew that if I wrote more and better stories on Medium, my earnings could skyrocket.

What I did next changed the course of my life.

I did multiple deep dives on successful Medium writers.
I took note of the best bits of their strategy and applied them to my writing.
For the next 3 months, I published 1 article every day, then stuck to publishing at least 15 articles each month.
By April 2021, I was comfortably making $1k+ every month on Medium alone.

In September 2021, I took the final leap of faith and quit my job to become a full-time writer.

But I didn’t get this assurance from Medium alone.

See, I’m not stupid.

I know platforms change their algorithms. Depending on something as volatile as Medium for my bread and butter was impractical.

That’s why I made myself platform-proof and ventured down the lane of freelance writing. I consulted multiple writers who were earning more than me, and the insights they shared blew my mind away!

I’ll throw some light on them and share the story in my newsletter first. Join my email family and learn how to make extra side income online alongside your day job.

Is it still possible to earn from Medium in 2023?

Curious if it’s still possible to make money from Medium in 2023?

Yes, it is!

Here’s how much I earned in the last month —

If you’re curious how, check out my flagship course Project Medium to get started on the platform. (There’s a sale currently running!)

But what about Indians?

Indians can’t make money from the Medium Partner Program in 2023.

I joined the platform in 2018. Back then, you could use virtual US bank accounts. But Medium changed its guidelines in 2020, and now, it’s impossible.

Check this video to understand why you should STILL write on Medium despite being unable to earn from the Medium Partner Program.

Join my email family, and don’t forget to share this story with writer friends who want to make extra side income online but are unable to think beyond their day job. 💵