Which Earns More? Long-Form or Short-Form Content?
Analyzing my top-performing Medium articles.

Medium is one of my favorite side hustles. Not only is it fun to write on Medium, but they pay you too!
I’ve read advice from creators saying you must write long-form articles to earn more. But is this true?
I’ve analyzed my top 5 highest-earning articles to find out.
1. Why Mini Newsletters Are All the Rage (And Why You Should Start One)
Read time: 4 minutes Earnings: $91.92
2. Discovery: I’m the Eve Arnold Opposite
Read time: 2 minutes Earnings: $73.21
3. How to Start Your Own Mini Newsletter (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Read time: 8 minutes Earnings: $31.17
4. November 2023 Medium & X Challenges — Update
Read time: 6 minutes Earnings: $18.52
5. You Can Break the Rules and Still Make Money
Read time: 2 minutes Earnings: $15.66
My top two highest-earning articles are short. Short-form for the win!
About the Author
Hey! I’m Christina, and I love creating short, daily lists of resources and ideas to help you boost your online income. 👈 Click that astonishingly long link to sign up for free.
