Chapter 1: My First Month on Medium

Reflecting on my initial month of earning on Medium has been quite enlightening.

In my debut month, I earned just over $50—an encouraging start that bodes well for my future endeavors. Much of this revenue stemmed from a single article that received a boost. The piece detailed how Cillian Murphy declined a record deal to pursue a career in acting. You can check out the article here for more details. Here’s what I believe contributed to its success.

This article was featured in a publication that actively boosts its authors. I submitted it to The Riff, a music magazine on Medium that has editors who can recommend stories for boosting.

In this informative video, Medium expert Kristina God discusses 60 publications with editors who have the authority to boost your work. It’s advantageous to submit to as many of these as possible.

Section 1.1: Following Boost Guidelines

Medium has specific guidelines for boosting articles, which can be found here. Although these rules may seem broad, they serve as a useful checklist when crafting your story.

Subsection 1.1.1: Importance of Originality

I invested considerable time exploring Irish newspaper archives to uncover unique insights about the band. Ultimately, I managed to present information not easily found online.

Chapter 2: What Not to Write About

In this video, you'll learn about potential earnings from writing on Medium in 2024, helping you strategize your content creation.

One important takeaway is to avoid focusing solely on writing about Medium itself. The platform is shifting away from promoting articles that discuss the writing experience on Medium. While sharing our journeys can be beneficial for fellow writers, the primary audience is the readers. This is who Medium aims to serve through its boosting feature.

If you've had a boosting experience and have tips to share, I’d love to hear from you!