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(not the same as the article series F2F), I invite you to check out one more article before moving on that will hopefully help clarify things:</p><div id="f4c1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/dont-f4f-follow-up-instead-41f2a2287370"> <div> <div> <h2>Don’t F4F-"Follow-Up" Instead!</h2> <div><h3>We are seceding from follow-for-follow</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*f0nVu0Tl1LHDzz5BIYJRKw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="05eb">Now We’re Talking Money</h1><p id="da4a">Once you’re in MPP, it’s time to face facts: we’re not here to give everything away. While I want you to succeed, it’s pretty reasonable to expect that the plethora resources above should help you make at least that 5 to pay for a membership.</p><p id="c4ff"><b>Not yet a member?</b> <i>Support writers, read without limits, and be part of the community — <a href="https://medium.com/@theaccidentalmonster/membership"><b>all for 5.</b></a></i></p><p id="e6de">To that end, articles below are metered, meaning if you have a free account they will count toward your monthly three. So I recommend reading the above articles again to find the way to afford that membership.</p><p id="e996"><b><i>(If you’re not in a qualifying country, and can’t figure out how to monetize, pm me and we’ll work something out.)</i></b></p><h2 id="9e2f">Reading & Sharing</h2><p id="a0e8">Inside every F2F article is a Reading & Sharing section. It’s a chance to promote articles that may not be getting much traction, along with helpful feedback by select Medium authors to help you write more engaging articles:</p><p id="4ebe" type="7">Let Me Read Your Story!</p><h2 id="96d7">Facing The Math</h2><p id="b019">While some people seem to get <i>really</i> lucky to have over 50% conversion from follower to reader, most of us have to settle for 10–30% on average. There are some practices that don’t scale, and if you’re not careful they could really hold you back (or worse — overwhelm you to your breaking point):</p><p id="8711" type="7">The Math Behind 100 Followers</p><h2 id="1bd4">Advanced Promotion</h2><p id="69fb">As you settle into the Medium daily grind, there are some new things to consider going forward:</p><div id="9c1e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/medium-doesnt-have-to-be-so-difficult-237923697873"> <div> <div> <h2>Medium Doesn’t Have To Be So Difficult</h2> <div><h3>I have a vision I think you might enjoy</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*OpbRYLCFvclmhFPXAh8Atw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="19a7" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/tell-me-your-story-def2da4ad17b"> <div> <div> <h2>Tell Me Your Story!</h2> <div><h3>Let’s grow together on Medium</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*kdzHyobPudFdeqLvdAYARA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div>

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</a> </div><div id="46e7" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-do-you-do-self-promotion-561dd6feb416"> <div> <div> <h2>How Do You Do Self-Promotion?</h2> <div><h3>A loaded question… and a broad answer</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Rvz6Bg4D5aHCqCAZIPDm4w.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="cbf2">Co-Creative Café Community!</h2><p id="a8f3">Is your head swimming? Do you just want to relax after reading all this stuff and kick back a little with your writer pals? I invite you to check out the café, and just enjoy the vibes (or consider contributing as well!):</p><div id="9e34" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/monster-alley/monster-caf%C3%A9-86fe0b0e7b51"> <div> <div> <h2>Monster Café!</h2> <div><h3>A Multi-platform Virtual Space For All</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*tTWjNxzdBOcCu26SPJoJzQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="d428">Last, But Not Least</h1><p id="debc">If you’re still having trouble trying to get in the swing of the Medium experience, or you’d just prefer to have a more guided walk-through from beginning to everyday grind, please consider checking out my beginner’s guide, <a href="https://amzn.to/3CHykJT">Medium Fits All</a>:</p><figure id="9567"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*JBEVUmof-kNNHLfCDb6deQ.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="1c66">Inside this short, 60 page e-book is page-to-page information, tools, and tips on how to start up your Medium adventure for success — whatever form that looks like to you!</p><p id="a8d1" type="7">Check out Medium Fits All Now!</p><h2 id="e216">I’m looking forward to your success — and perhaps someday soon having you in a future F2F interview!</h2><h2 id="9536">To the loyal readers that are left wondering a few things:</h2><p id="28b4">Yes, this was published under the directory pub — and yet it is also a Monster Alley story. That’s because the directory is technically located within the café, as per the <a href="https://medium.com/monster-caf%C3%A9/draft-tour-of-monster-caf%C3%A9-5c398bbb1644">Draft Tour</a>.</p><p id="9f4f">But, in the real world, it’s because I want to help people bridge the gap here and get more comfortable with the directory. It’s really not getting the attention it deserves and that’s my fault — I’m <i>terrible </i>at marketing.</p><p id="dbf7">Though I’m learning little by little, day by day.</p><p id="d210"><b>Hopefully you’ll forgive my ham-handedness as I grow!</b></p><p id="4546"><i>Until next time, follow each other, follow the dopamine, and follow yourself, always!</i></p><p id="b1e9">Hey, look: a <a href="https://accidentalmonster.substack.com/p/subscribe"><b>newsletter</b></a>. And also <a href="https://twitter.com/@AccidentlMonstr"><b>Twitter</b></a>. And <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theaccidentalmonster"><b>Facebook</b></a>.</p><p id="1d16"><i>Support writers, read without limits, and be part of the community — <a href="https://medium.com/@theaccidentalmonster/membership"><b>all for $5.</b></a></i></p></article></body>

Welcome To Our Monster Family!

A Brief Guide To Get You Started

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Welcome!

Let’s get to it: the very first thing I want to help with is getting you into the MPP; because that’s where all the magic begins. It’s not necessarily about the earnings (especially if you’re not in a qualifying country), but rather the first step of an amazing journey through Medium!

(If you’re already in MPP, or earning in some way from your Medium journey, click here to skip ahead!)

First For Free!

The resources in this section are unmetered (like this article), so that they can benefit everyone. Use them to help you get started:

* Getting That 100 Followers

* 4 Best Ways To Use Medium

* 1000 Followers In 90 Days?

I keep up with various resources to help you grow to 100 and beyond that may be of tremendous use in finding those followers to qualify (and to convert into readers along the way):

With all of these resources, it should be relatively easy to get that first 100 followers — and give you a useful method to continue branching out at whatever pace you feel comfortable with afterward!

In case you come across the “f4f” debate (not the same as the article series F2F), I invite you to check out one more article before moving on that will hopefully help clarify things:

Now We’re Talking Money

Once you’re in MPP, it’s time to face facts: we’re not here to give everything away. While I want you to succeed, it’s pretty reasonable to expect that the plethora resources above should help you make at least that $5 to pay for a membership.

Not yet a member? Support writers, read without limits, and be part of the community — all for $5.

To that end, articles below are metered, meaning if you have a free account they will count toward your monthly three. So I recommend reading the above articles again to find the way to afford that membership.

(If you’re not in a qualifying country, and can’t figure out how to monetize, pm me and we’ll work something out.)

Reading & Sharing

Inside every F2F article is a Reading & Sharing section. It’s a chance to promote articles that may not be getting much traction, along with helpful feedback by select Medium authors to help you write more engaging articles:

Let Me Read Your Story!

Facing The Math

While some people seem to get really lucky to have over 50% conversion from follower to reader, most of us have to settle for 10–30% on average. There are some practices that don’t scale, and if you’re not careful they could really hold you back (or worse — overwhelm you to your breaking point):

The Math Behind 100 Followers

Advanced Promotion

As you settle into the Medium daily grind, there are some new things to consider going forward:

Co-Creative Café Community!

Is your head swimming? Do you just want to relax after reading all this stuff and kick back a little with your writer pals? I invite you to check out the café, and just enjoy the vibes (or consider contributing as well!):

Last, But Not Least

If you’re still having trouble trying to get in the swing of the Medium experience, or you’d just prefer to have a more guided walk-through from beginning to everyday grind, please consider checking out my beginner’s guide, Medium Fits All:

Inside this short, 60 page e-book is page-to-page information, tools, and tips on how to start up your Medium adventure for success — whatever form that looks like to you!

Check out Medium Fits All Now!

I’m looking forward to your success — and perhaps someday soon having you in a future F2F interview!

To the loyal readers that are left wondering a few things:

Yes, this was published under the directory pub — and yet it is also a Monster Alley story. That’s because the directory is technically located within the café, as per the Draft Tour.

But, in the real world, it’s because I want to help people bridge the gap here and get more comfortable with the directory. It’s really not getting the attention it deserves and that’s my fault — I’m terrible at marketing.

Though I’m learning little by little, day by day.

Hopefully you’ll forgive my ham-handedness as I grow!

Until next time, follow each other, follow the dopamine, and follow yourself, always!

Hey, look: a newsletter. And also Twitter. And Facebook.

Support writers, read without limits, and be part of the community — all for $5.

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