avatarJudy Derby

Summary

Binge-reading on Medium can significantly increase a writer's daily earnings, as demonstrated by a notable increase in earnings for both a new writer and a reader who engaged in this activity.

Abstract

The article discusses the impact of binge-reading on Medium, emphasizing that this simple act can lead to a tangible increase in daily earnings for writers. The author shares their personal experience of binge-reading Gwen Wren's articles, which led to a 10 increase in her earnings overnight. The author also notes a 3 increase in their own earnings without having to write a new article. This concept is reminiscent of the R4R (Read for Read) Club initiated by Indigo, where members would read each other's work, fostering a community of writers who were mutually invested in each other's success. The article suggests that this practice of reading and engaging with content can be a powerful tool for writers on Medium to boost their visibility and earnings.

Opinions

  • The author is impressed by Gwen Wren's writing style and the ease with which readers can connect with her content, making it simple to engage with her work.
  • There is a sense of surprise and satisfaction from the author about the direct impact of their reading activity on Gwen Wren's earnings.
  • The author expresses admiration for Gwen Wren's responsiveness to comments, highlighting her engagement with her audience.
  • The author seems to have a nostalgic view of Indigo's R4R Club, suggesting it was an enjoyable and effective way to increase readership and earnings.
  • There is a hint of discouragement mentioned about the common issue on Medium where views and claps do not always translate into actual reads, indicating a challenge faced by writers on the platform.

This One Thing Will Increase Your Daily Earnings on Medium

I know it sounds so simple, but….

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Is anyone else trying this?

A few days ago, I decided to binge-read one of Medium’s newest writers.

Gwen Wren writes about everyday things, but with such style and immediacy that I find it easy to not only read the dozen or so articles she’s written, but easy to connect and find something of interest that I could comment or question her on.

Who hasn’t experienced this?

Seriously? 30 tarantulas? Yikes!

And unlike a lot of seasoned writers here, she actually responds to every comment she gets.

Amazing!

So, imagine my surprise when she sent me a message to tell me that because of my binge-read the night before, her earnings had popped up by about $10! 😮

So, I’ll ask again: is anyone else trying this?

Does anyone else remember Indigo’s R4R Club?

I remember doing something similar in Indigo’s R4R club last year. It was fun and easy — mainly because Indigo listed articles by club members and you could read as much as you wanted, or just the minimum 10.

What I especially enjoyed knowing was the articles were written by writers who were just as invested in the club as I was.

…sigh….I miss those good old days.

*in case you missed it, the one thing that will increase your daily earnings on Medium is binge-reading. Gwen’s earnings weren’t the only ones to increase. Even without writing an article, my earnings went up $3 overnight.

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