This game is unpredictable. By “Top Performing” I mean top earners. I decided to measure the performance of a story on Medium based on the revenue it generates and not the views or reads it gets since this criterion seems to better connect to the idea of publishing on a subscription-based platform. Worth mentioning that …
Stop chasing vanity metrics. Do you want to be a “writer” or a “writer on Medium”? While the two are not mutually exclusive, the difference matters in how you approach content writing in particular, and writing in general. “Top Writer” is a label one can get on Medium when their articles make a splash in …
It’s everywhere. Retire it from your mind. I enjoy reading about writing. From the writing process of the great authors to the “tips and tricks” of the modern era, I like discovering more about the craft that I appreciate the most. The range of methods, recommendations, and direct advice is both impressive and overwhelming. They …
Responsibility is a word some writers on Medium do not know. It’s time they learned it. If the idea of criticizing in writing other people — or businesses — ever crosses your mind, make sure you handle the reactions to your claims better than the Medium Writer that “inspired” this post. Yesterday, someone who followed me …
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So simple, and yet so powerful. I remember a “Tom & Jerry” scene where Jerry pretends to hold in his close fist something very precious and interesting but acts in a highly secretive way and refuses to show Tom what it is. The witty mouse peeks to take a better look at the alleged interesting …
It’s time. Medium is dying a slow, preventable death. And they could fix the thing that’s killing them — and all the writers relying on the platform —, yet nothing happens. I am finding it hard to believe that no one in a key position at Medium knows about this immense vulnerability. Cannot think of …
“Editors” fail readers and writers… I already explained why I will never submit my stories to Medium publications, but I am not against changing my mind in case new relevant data shows up. This is a principle I apply in all life aspects. Therefore, I sometimes check a publication or two to see if the feel …
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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New chance for older posts… What happens to older posts that did not perform well — here on Medium or on your own website? Or those that stopped generating traffic a long time ago… Is there a way to give them a new chance to shine or no matter what you’d do, they’re simply going …
The unlikely heroes of your writing career. Just like there are no silly dreams if you are serious about the journey that can take you there, there are no silly or naive ideas when it comes to writing if you approach them in a committed manner. The year was 2010 when I published a psychological …