Dranéa·Dec 1, 2022Writing About Writing: Conversational WriterFor so long, I’ve been writing on Medium from my phone’s web browser (I don’t own a computer). Yesterday, I had to factory reset my phone, thus why I’m back on the app — My phone’s “health” was severely declining. I’m thrilled to be back on the app though. …Writing About Writing2 min readWriting About Writing2 min read
Nicole DakeinILLUMINATION·May 29, 2022Member-onlyAdvice for New Writers — Find Your Writing TribeForming connections in the writing community is beautiful — I have been reading quite a few articles lately from new writers looking for advice — so here is mine. When I was a new writer first starting out, I didn’t really have any support in the writing community, so I read a bunch of articles on Pinterest about blogging. …Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Linda CarollinInspired Writer·Feb 3Member-onlyEverything You Need To Know About Starting Or Growing On Substack: A TutorialEverything you need to know about Substack before you start, or to finally get some traction if you are struggling there — Every month, over 8000 people Google the phrase “what is substack.” Let me tell you what it is. It’s another place a lot of writers are going to struggle because they dived in before they knew what they needed to know. Oops. Sorry. Truth. I see it every day. Honestly…Substack17 min readSubstack17 min read
Brenda MahlerinSYNERGY·Feb 8Member-onlyUse AWESOMEGANG to Promote BooksMarketing strategies for beginning authors — For me writing the book proved easier than marketing. I have not figured it all out but have stumbled upon a resource that may help. There are many promotional sites that help writers advertise their products. In fact, there are so many it would be easy to go bankrupt in…Publishing7 min readPublishing7 min read
George Avgenakis·Feb 14A Detailed Guide to Understanding Website CostsIn this guide, we will take an in-depth look at the different types of websites and the factors that can affect the cost of each type. — Website costs can be a confusing and daunting topic for many people, as there are many different factors that can affect the cost of a website. Understanding the costs involved is an important first step in the process of building a website, as it can help you make informed decisions…Website8 min readWebsite8 min read
George Avgenakis·Feb 1412 Inspiring Tips to Stay Motivated as a BloggerDo you ever struggle to stay motivated keeping up with your blog? Try out these 12 blogging tips for staying motivated as a blogger. — Do you ever struggle to stay motivated keeping up with your blog? It’s something every blogger faces. Try out these 12 blogging tips for staying motivated as a blogger. 🔥 FREE TRIAL: Get Started with LoopCV & Send Out 100s of Highly-Targeted Job Applications in <10 MinutesBlogging10 min readBlogging10 min read
Marichelle E. UrquicoinILLUMINATION·Nov 21, 2022Member-onlyThe Best Advice I Was Given About Online Writing MonetizationI owned a couple of blogs in the last 6 years. The reason why they no longer exist? They are a waste of time. This year, I joined Ship30for30 and it made me realize one myth that held me back from making progress in previous years: Myth: Creating a blog is the way to make it as an online writer. As a beginner, this…Online Writing3 min readOnline Writing3 min read
FatimainILLUMINATION·Jan 10Member-onlyFrom Skeptic to Believer: My Medium Earnings in 4 WeeksNow I am updating my list of side hustles! — A few months back, I wrote an article about how I was making money online on different platforms. Make Your Dreams a Reality: How I Make Enough Money Every Month to Fulfil my Wishes I was ecstatic when I earned my first dollars. It was a turning point in my life.medium.com Even though at that time I was on Medium, I did not include Medium.com in my list because I wasn't so sure.Medium Earnings5 min readMedium Earnings5 min read
Sinem GünelinILLUMINATION·Aug 23, 2022Member-only3 Questions All Medium Writers Should AnswerSkip the confusion and build your audience with confidence. — Just like most writers, I started my writing journey without a proper plan or specific goals. I discovered that I could easily share my thoughts by publishing articles online, and so I did. Luckily, my persistence allowed me to reach millions of readers over the last few years. …Writing7 min readWriting7 min read
Sinem GünelinILLUMINATION·Dec 7, 2022Member-only9 Mistakes Almost All Medium Writers MakeRead this if you’re serious about growing your audience in 2023 — I’ve been writing online since 2018, am reaching millions of readers per year, have grown a community of 10k writers, and can confidently say Medium is the go-to platform for sharing long-form writing, growing an audience, and eventually monetizing your work. That’s due to various benefits, such as a huge…Medium8 min readMedium8 min read
Eva KeiffenheiminILLUMINATION·Aug 22, 2022Member-onlyThese 8 Unusual Strategies Helped Me Write Consistently For +2 YearsAnd build a loyal online audience. — Writing consistently is the most important yet hardest part of building an online audience. If you’re starting out, you’re writing in the void. You feel as if nobody is interested in your work. You start to question why you’re even spending the time on it. I’ve almost given up hundreds…Writing7 min readWriting7 min read
Séverin MakengoinNew Writers Welcome·Feb 127 Simple Proven Ways To Invite People To Read Your ArticlesEven if you only do one of these seven simple things, you can get and keep more readers — These methods work for new writers as well as for older ones. I’m talking about getting readers, not views. These 7 tips will help you do it: 1. Mention other writers in your post Whenever someone mentions me in a post, I click and read it, no matter what the title says. My curiosity always drives me…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Séverin MakengoinILLUMINATION·Nov 30, 2022The 3 unforgivable sins most writers commit on Medium — In my opinionDon’t worry; I’m writing this article in a way you can quickly judge whether I’m telling the truth or not. Just keep reading. — In this article, I want to make criticisms based on logic, not faith. Don’t believe me; think with your mind and form your own opinion. Let’s look at the three unforgivable sins most writers commit. 1. Most Medium writers think that people want to read their articles I will show you in 3 statements why nobody here on Medium doesn’t want to read your articles.Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Biliz MaharjaninILLUMINATION·Dec 1, 2022This Writer Worked 1720 Unpaid Hours On His Newsletter Before He Made Any Money WritingThe struggles of being a creator — Writing online is easy. You only have to think of a few ideas, plan your content, write, edit, and publish. But, what’s not easy is to do it consistently. Writers who can produce content with consistency become successful at writing. New writers dream of making 6-figure incomes from writing. But…Writer3 min readWriter3 min read
Hudson RennieinILLUMINATION·Jan 25Member-onlyTai Lopez Credits His Viral $100,000,000 YouTube Ad to “Good Copywriting.”“What’s more powerful than even sex?” — Tai Lopez set the tone for late 2010s marketing. Standing in his garage in the Hollywood hills, surrounded by books, and his new black Lamborghini, the knowledge-obsessed entrepreneur changed the way self-help gurus do business. Tai’s infamous 2015 YouTube ad has earned him north of $100,000,000. Not to mention being…Money15 min readMoney15 min read
Samanta WritesinILLUMINATION·Feb 11Member-onlyHow to Make Honest Money on Upwork: 12 Best TipsOn Upwork, you can make $10—$15 per hour as a beginner — Is Upwork a legit source of income? Yes, it is according to statistics and freelancers! I can help you gain a better understanding of: How Upwork works, How to land your first job, or how to gain a better one, How to gain a client’s trust, How to avoid scams, …Entrepreneurship12 min readEntrepreneurship12 min read
Brinda Koushik | Copywriter | Mom | Avid Reader·Mar 7, 20225 Things I Wish I Knew As a Brand New Freelancer#4 might surprise you. — New freelancer on the block, eh? Your mind can explode into scattered bits with ideas and information overload. Just google freelance writing or copywriting, and you’ll fall deeper than the hole into which Alice once fell. Before you waste another minute binge-watching how to get started or how much a…Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Brinda Koushik | Copywriter | Mom | Avid ReaderinWriters’ Blokke·Nov 8, 20213 Headline Analyser Tools You Must KnowThe secret of writing a click-worthy headline — Writing is hard work. The research, and editing to cut at least 1/3rd of the content, or re-writing parts of the article to bring more context is tedious enough. But what without a non-clickbaity yet click-worthy headline? 4 out of 5 people read the headline and move in or out…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Casey BotticelloinBlogging Guide·Jan 10, 2020Member-onlyMedium SEO: Medium Article Search Engine OptimizationA beginner’s guide to making your Medium stories search engine friendly — I have received literally hundreds of requests for an article on Medium SEO, so I am happy to be finally writing this! Because many writers are unfamiliar with Search Engine Optimization, this guide will attempt to distill relatively complex topics into understandable bits. This article contains three main sections: What…SEO16 min readSEO16 min read