The exploitation of writers continues. In previous articles, I already detailed why I never submit any of my stories to Medium publications, and why it is likely that I will keep this decision active unless something significant changes in the way this particular collaboration with writers unfolds on the platform. Why I Will Never Submit …
More than a year ago, I wrote a post about what I called Medium’s “FREE FOREVER” Membership. I addressed there the fact that it is incredibly easy for readers to bypass the platform’s paywall and that anyone can gain continuous free access to any and all stories that are supposed to be available only to …
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Pretty insulting to writers as well. Medium writers can now receive tips from readers via third-party services such as PayPal, Patreon, and Ko-Fi. Insert slow clap. Yes, many other platforms allow content creators to integrate a donation feature into their profile but when it comes to Medium, with its not-so-glorious recent past, I can only …
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This can make or break your Medium account. We say “followers” but what we really mean is “readers”. And when we say “‘readers” we mean “engaged readers”. And when we say “engaged readers” we also mean “readers who not only read but also comment and pay a Medium subscription”. So, your “100 Followers to get …
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Ditch all the shady advice. You’re not going to like what I’m about to say/write. There is no secret recipe to get you into Medium’s Partner Program. That is if you want 100 genuine followers who are interested in your work and will read your next stories. The follow-for-follow method is not ethical and it …
And at times, abusive. Medium’s Partner Program (MPP) allows writers to earn money for the content they publish on the platform. Once you are accepted into MPP, you have the chance to be paid for both the time paying members spend reading your articles and also for those memberships the platform gains via your profile. …
And why those 100 followers you got in two days don’t matter. Yes, the — relatively — new Medium requirement — one must have at least 100 followers to be able to monetize their writing on the platform — took many by surprise, especially users who, just like myself, were already enrolled in the Partner …
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Why most writers don’t get paid. I have no idea why more people aren’t talking about this. The information is all over the internet and there are even Medium stories on the subject. If a user opens an article in Incognito mode, the 3 stories a month policy goes out the window. Anyone can read …
And what’s next… The scoop I had a Medium account for several years but only decided to test it as a writing platform last year. Joined the Partner Program. I posted 30+ stories, mostly in July and August. The third story I posted got curated. Most of the content was reposted from my other blogs, …