Thinking about writing on Medium? Think again.
If you’re a current Medium writer and aware of the new requirements to be eligible for the Medium Partner Program, then this article is not for you.
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But if you’re an aspiring Medium writer or you’re a Medium writer who is thinking about joining the Medium Partner Program to monetize your writing, then this article will help you decide if Medium is [still] the right platform for your writing.
How I got my first dollar on Medium
When I published my first Medium article in June 2020, I immediately signed up for the Medium Partner Program, which allows Medium writers to get paid for their work. There was nothing to lose — all I had to do was create a Medium account and opt into the program.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to pay for a Medium membership to write on Medium or to sign up for the Medium Partner Program and make money. Sounds pretty sweet, right? Hold that thought.
In my first month with only three published articles on Medium, I made my first dollar. One of the ways that helped me get views was sharing my articles on the two platforms where I had the largest…
