6 Harsh Truths About Writing On Medium

Every writer should know these BEFORE they start writing on Medium. Plus, if you've been writing and not seeing success, this video might help you understand why.
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[@jfargazzi]

I’m a new writer. Your advice was very helpful. It felt more direct and caring than harsh. I really appreciate you took the time to share your “experience, strength and hope! Thank you so much! 13:03 ❤

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fatinefassi8584]

This is THE ONLY video about Medium I need to see. I'm glad it was the second one... You made me save a lot of time.

[@aracnoloco]

Like myself, but I am coming 3 years later into this :-)

[@wendyfarrowartist]

Great to hear this. Thank you. And… thank you for making a video that is easy to actually watch… people who constantly zoom in and out for no reason whatsoever and cut out every breath and pause are making it unwatchable - it’s exhausting - obviously a good writer knows the value of pacing and white space on the page etc., so I just wanted to express my appreciation for your delivery.

[@sharonalger1550]

I really loved this. I have seen some of those stories written by people complaining that Medium isn’t giving them a fair shot. I’m only in my 5th month of writing for Medium, but already I can see that attitudes like this will get the writer nowhere. No, Medium won’t penalise the writer. But it’s not an attitude that is useful for the writer to have. So far, I’ve had two stories go viral and due to sickness, haven’t been able to write anywhere near as many articles as I want to be. But I’m reaching my earnings goals and very happy with my progress. The people I see complaining seem to have a pattern. Their editing isn’t quite up to scratch. Often, they haven’t been around long enough to get the results they feel entitled to. I saw one article complaining about Medium not giving them a fair shake, who’d only been writing on the platform for two weeks!

[@mericlre]

is 0 views on two articles normal

[@luisfelipeferreiraribeiro2412]

I agree. Thanks for your thoughts

[@Beny123]

@@mericlrepublish 100 articles on a topic you know well . Follow people in your niche as they usually follow back . Then see if it doesn’t work for you . Sometimes it is a numbers game .

[@TonyThomas10000]

I have been writing professionally since the 1970s. I am giving Medium a try. Your videos are uber-helpful!

[@coralynn5498]

Hi Zulie! I consider your points as great pieces of advice instead of harsh truths. Thank you for it and all your content. It's a relief to know that there's a place online that values quality, and that can't be gamed.

[@torianjallen]

Best video on the topic that I've ever watched. Thank you, Zulie!

[@Corrans]

Thank you for this. I have started again on Medium and going to see it through. I love the simple truths you share.

[@tomas.horejsi]

Thank you, Zulie. What an honest and passionate message about writing on Medium! Well done.

[@sarahgall7363]

Thank you Zulie, I’m about to start my Medium journey with your so far invaluable help. Thank you once again! 😊😊

[@rogersnick17]

This just convinced me to become an author on medium. I know meritocracies aren't real but this is the closest I've ever heard to a platform that meets that standard. Thank you so much for this video.

[@ZulieWrites]

Congrats on signing up! You got this!

[@robertsterlinggingher4367]

My first and only intro to Medium: loved the depth, clarity, and humanity of this presentation!

[@squidaeh37]

Great video! I was researching ways to get back into writing and came across Medium. Most videos I watched focused on picking the right topics, headlines, etc. I like that you showcase the importance of consistent, high quality work! I'm going to give it a shot... Thanks!

[@lillianmarti3131]

Love, love, love hearing from your perspective the harsh truths about writing and publishing in Medium. I've been listening to a lot of other people and welcome your personal perspective. Thank you!

[@ashmeenkaur]

It really help the beginner and most valuable I had seen till yet.Thanks for so much great info which is not given by other .

[@bombasticplastix]

Great Zulie! Have been getting stuff published really enjoying it. Really appreciate your insights. Thank you!

[@reclinerdreams]

Thank you! I have never tried Medium and was trying to gather how the platform is and came across your channel. Very comprehensive explanation!

[@jeadreygoris1198]

I totally agree with your content, specially building relationships. People underestimate this, but anything exist without relationship. We are social human beings, and that is the most important part.

[@ihcrenrut]

Thank you Zulie! 🙏🏾 Getting ready to put out my 1st article on Medium. Needed to hear this perspective. Love the tin hat, by the way. 🤣🙌🏾

[@amirmustafa622]

Thanks for sharing your experience Zulie. Loved it.

[@TreyHope]

This was very insightful. I just started becoming more consistent on Medium and was skeptical about my approach, but this answered a lot of questions. Thank you for sharing!

[@clem2724]

Zulie, the quality of this video is amazing (content, visual and audio)! Keep it up :)

[@ZulieWrites]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mayyang8350]

I appreciate you so much for making this video.

[@PeterLucasathome]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience in such a clear, forthright manner. As a new Medium member, your advice is extremely helpful and presented in a friendly, entertaining and encouraging way. Thank you.

[@marcuschan5664]

Thank you so much Zulie!

[@andrewmoss6449]

Excellent advice, Zulie.

[@don1lee]

Great advice. Thank you for sharing!

[@NickiPostsTravelStuff]

Thank you for this video, Zulie. That was really helpful to watch as I begin to research whether or not I want to start submitting to Medium. I am very much a newbie to Medium, so I'm glad to hear your voice along the way. I'm looking forward to checking out more of your content.

[@ZulieWrites]

Happy to hear this was helpful to watch! Thanks for letting me know :)

[@fabergreyjoy4400]

Thank you for these insights! I am starting right here right now because of this video.

[@CarolanRoss]

I've been binge-watching your videos tonight and am impressed, Zulie. Thanks for honest reviews about Medium. Long ago I wrote on a platform called squidoo which was highly enjoyable and a wonderful community. Unfortunately the Squidoo ship sunk quite abruptly when the owner sold out. Even though that was over a decade ago, a few of us have remained in contact, and we all miss those days. Some publish on their own blogs now, not wanting to trust a platform that may not treat them with respect or possibly dump the platform abruptly. I'm considering Medium and highly appreciate your honest reviews, pros and cons and other helpful info.

[@LoreleiCosner]

I'm so new to writing I haven't published my first post yet. I've always wanted to write, and now that I find myself between incomes, it's the perfect time to get started. I signed up for your emails, and that's how I found your channel. Thank you so much for giving us this insight to help make our work more enjoyable for the reader. That's the only thing that will make it profitable, so these tips are such a treasure to me. Thank you. ❤

[@writing2success]

Thanks, Zulie. These are timely truths.

[@evateva-evabenitasalutskij991]

Thank you this was great. Still learning the platform.

[@donaladuke68]

Thanks I really enjoyed your video and your honesty!

[@Corrans]

I love your concluding thought: If we all shared what we love and are passionate are about the world will be a better place.

[@maktubduo7915]

Love your practicality and honesty! I am just starting on medium and this is really valuable advice! Thanks so much Zulie!

[@ZulieWrites]

So glad you find my content helpful. Best of luck on your Medium journey!

[@ElaineFoster101]

Yes. Your harsh truths are exactly what I want to hear! I especially like the one about luck. A level playing field? What a novel concept. I'm joining.

[@Zurlan]

Very helpful information, thank you for the tips!

[@lindyralph8792]

Thank you, I'm just starting out on Medium and I really appreciate your advice :)

[@mohammadzeeshan9746]

one of the best videos, you ever made. thanks.

[@user-cf9or4tg2r]

As you mentioned that the quality Is the standard for evaluating the article, which means we have to take care of the content. I appreciated your ideas plus your shiny and elegant look, thank you.

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[@SweetKel]

I've watched a bunch of other folk's videos about Medium and Substack; this has been the best. You are the first of the writers about blogging where I was inspired to immediately subscribe and queue up other videos by you to watch. Thank you.

[@ZulieWrites]

Thank you so much for watching!! It means a lot to me

[@truthforyouth1995]

You're a jewel! Thank you for these gems. I just found out about Medium. I been blogging on WordPress for 3 years now and I wanted to try something new. This was definitely helpful and I'm hoping to go viral on my first post. Wish me luck! ✌

[@TamaraRenner]

Hi Zulie- You talk like I do. Direct, to the point, and no excuses! Love it!! I write. A lot. Haven't published on Medium yet, but I'm about to and I'm glad I listened to you before I did! I write for my "real" job all the time, and it is of course a very different style. That is a different world where I tell people what to do, how to do it and they listen (most of the time) because that is what they hire me to do! Obviously, I'm finding my voice in this different "medium" (no pun intended), well maybe. You do a great job of explaining that a writer needs an addictive style that people want to read, are compelled to keep reading and will want to read again. I'm finding this is like learning to talk again. I'm going to listen to you while learning to talk again.. Thank you!

[@ericamartin74]

Great tips Zulie. I've learned most of these harsh truths, and because I've started applying the lessons I learned from them, I've started to finally have more of my stories curated.

[@story_teacup]

Wow...I'm really happy for you 😊

[@myoozik4LB]

Thanks for this, Zulie! It's always refreshing to hear straightforward, positive advice. Write what you love, network, be consistent. The best detail I learned and will start practicing is to network on LinkedIn.

[@ZulieWrites]

It was the hardest lesson for me to learn, but it's given me a lot of business!

[@8-bitpersona16]

You say harsh truths, but the way you worded made everything easier to handle.

[@krishanudas8071]

Thank you Zulie, for making such an excellent video. It helps me a lot .

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@story_teacup]

Thanks a lot for this. Before checking out your video, I was about giving up on starting on Medium because of some anti-Medium posts I read. Thank you for giving a positive perspective.

[@bethriungu6434]

Thanks so much for this - generous, helpful and inspiring!

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@mandymatthews3383]

Hello! I am following through with your call to action, because I found this video to be very informative and concise. It's only been 2 hours since I decided to participate in Medium's platform, and already your video has helped me zero in on actionable steps I can take to get started. I already have easy goals set up! Aimlessness is a huge burden to be free from, and I thank you for the content. I actually halted dinner preparations to form this comment as my way of applying your advice. You said to focus on building relationships early and often by expressing yourself and engaging with content. I immediately subscribed to your channel and will explore your other videos tonight. Good job! :)

[@DavidCJConroy]

Thanks for this video. I was toying with the idea of writing for some time and now I'm publishing a story on medium for the first time thanks you you and others like you.

[@ZulieWrites]

Excited to hear that!

[@MaryamAdedokun-te1cz]

I am new on Medium and I'm just nervous but your videos are giving me the head start that I need. Thank you

[@andresbazzani9684]

Thanks for the advice!!

[@SarahNorris]

This was really helpful, Medium is currently something I am considering joining and your videos have been so invaluable to me in understanding/getting to grips with the platform, thank you! ☺️

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janakelsay2500]

I'm also in the consideration stage of writing on medium. See you there!

[@shashankkumar6206]

@@ZulieWrites Thankyou Zulie for this informative video, really helpful. I just want to know if I can find rules or best practices about writing on medium? Thanks.

[@jenheisel6698]

I am starting to write again and came across your You Tube publications. Thank you for all the advise. I plan on watching all of your publications, so I have an understanding of where Medium has been and where they are now. I feel you are presenting the truth based on your experiences in the kindest way possible.

[@ZulieWrites]

You are so welcome! Glad to hear my content is useful and honest.

[@anamericanprofessor]

You're so inspiring to me Zulie. I'm well into my third month writing in Medium. This is really fun and I'm learning a lot in the process.

[@ZulieWrites]

Awesome! You got this!

[@mikkey246]

Hope it's still going well

[@brendanhayter2815]

6 is so facts, what I need to hear, thanks

[@srividyasuryanarayanan5065]

Thank you Zulie 😀

[@English-Cafe]

Thanks Zulie! That was super helpful. I am also a new writer, and I've already realised that I've made at least one mistake with my first story! Lesson learned.

[@jonathanb8724]

Thanks for sharing this tips !

[@Brahmananda]

i loved this video thank you Zulie

[@thomasdean2472]

Great video with great content. Thanks!

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JunaidSalehHayat]

Thanks a lot for an honest review!!

[@kimstamp2358]

Great post! Thank you!

[@richmanmthembu]

This solid advice 👌 Thank You 🤍

[@chumark54]

Thanks for the helpful info.

[@sallycarlson5590]

Very helpful !!! I only recently discovered your channel, and for the first time am hearing about Medium. Thanks for sharing valuable info about this platform !!!

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Letty1122]

Thanks so much for this, I am a new writer and this was so helpful 🙂

[@finanzasymejoracontinua]

Hello, Zulie Congratulations, this is an amazingly helpful video to new writers as myself. I am starting in Substack and use your advices. Have a good day!

[@Postdisclosureworld]

I’m inspired to check out your medium page!

[@steviecreation]

Thanks Julie. Excellent video and advice. I really appreciate it :-D

[@ZulieWrites]

You are so welcome!

[@theitcouple-cutetiktokcoup1544]

Got to know so much about medium and thank you for being a medium to excel on medium

[@mohaawwkk]

Thanks, lots of great info in this video. Also I like this natural editing style, i.e. not "chopping everything up" with a cut after like five words like many others seem to do. :)

[@ZulieWrites]

Thanks! I try to keep it as natural as possible!

[@gasconypassion8957]

Thank you. Very inspiring. Looking forward to more posts. Bon weekend!

[@ZulieWrites]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@jakeaustin331]

Whenever you put on the tinfoil hat, I know we're in for some good stuff!

[@demrovbeta2289]

Your talk is much like you sweet, and to the point thanks for info.🙂🙂

[@nigelleaney8266]

Very useful, vlog, Zulie. It builds on what I read in Megan Holstein’s book about how to make money on Medium. Although I’ve been a member for awhile I’ve only been ‘behind the paywall’ for a few days. I’m trying to write everyday at least for the moment to build up a body of work, so your ‘harsh truths’ I find quite encouraging. Thank you for those very useful insights. Much appreciated.

[@ZulieWrites]

I'm really glad you found these useful! And it sounds like you already have a great writing routine. Keep going! You got this!

[@childrenoftheoldworld]

These truths are not harsh, thank you for this video

[@saiprasaddharmendrap9533]

📌 That was Great Zulie 👏 Really helpful

[@lecryptojames]

Super informative as a new Medium writer.

[@thataaronromano]

I just found your videos because I am about to get started on medium (have extremely big dreams for what I want to do on it) but just wanted to say your camera presence is excellent. I’m not sure why your channel isn’t bigger because it should be.

[@ZulieWrites]

Thanks Aaron! Good things take time :) I hope that continuing to show up and make videos I love will help me grow.

[@robbiesheerin841]

Great advice, thx!

[@cornelbacauanu1544]

Write frequently, quality pieces, fair play.

[@NoName-ko3kq]

That 7:24 To 7:38 ! The Perfect Explanation!! 😊😄

[@JennyHansenLane]

Do you do more videos with that? I’m here for it!

[@motivations95]

One of the very talented presenters that I respect the most

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad you think so!

[@transitionsnc]

Zulie, Thanks for this video. It's helpful.

[@ZulieWrites]

Welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@meenakshimeeen]

I really like this and it's helpful 👌

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonfernandes6809]

Coming to this video in 2023. I'm reading Nicolas Cole's book 'The Art and Business of Online Writing' It appears there is - or was - a 'magic' formula for writing on Medium. In addition, Nicolas explains the 5 ages of social media platforms. Nicolas began on Medium in 2014 when the platform was in its sweet spot for gaining organic reach.

[@Jarvis.e7g]

I'm going to start writing on Medium , wish me good luck....😃 and thanks for the video, it was really helpful

[@nicolerayonie]

Zulie, thank you for this awesome and informative video! First time watching your channel and you just gained a subscriber here. :)

[@ZulieWrites]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@wamuloski1011]

I am a newbie in freelance content writing. This videos has been quite insightful. More power to high quality work as much as possible. LOVE IT 👌👌 William Odhiambo - Nairobi, Kenya

[@ZulieWrites]

So glad to hear it helps on your newfound path of writing! Keep going!

[@krishofstadter]

Very clear, thank you.

[@ZulieWrites]

You're welcome! :)

[@elianasband]

GREAT-GREAT-GREAT VIDEO!!!! I wish you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@ZulieWrites]

Thank YOU so much for watching!!

[@VecinosTube]

Great genuine post. Harsh... is a little too harsh of a word for what I'd say you presented here. I'd say tough. Tough thoughts for some writers or critics to face, if they want to be honest with themselves. I came across your video as I was doing a little research as to what Medium is about and your perspective was quite interesting and helpful. I'm not a writer, although my friends will tell you that I like to write. Happy to see a positive and passionate writer. Cheers Zulie!

[@MrAMunoz]

😊

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Great commentary.

[@brandonlamontcooper8141]

wonderful... I see them characteristics...

[@therealjohnnyb2151]

Ok Zulie....I'm in! I started a blog and have 10 posts so far, but I can see how this could be a good fit to go alongside it. I'm going to post as many articles as I can in the next 30 days on there. Thanks for the info on building relationships...that seems pretty key.

[@mustafakadem3431]

Hello Johnny, as a beginner like you, I'm interested in seeing your blog and read some of you articles so send me the link or the name of you blog so I can check it. Best regards, Mustafa Kadem.

[@ZulieWrites]

That sounds great, good luck! Just know that you don't HAVE TO publish every day. Try to find a sustainable, comfortable publishing schedule you can sustain even when your week is rough.

[@zapeeosheikh]

I have gain a Lot of Concept and Rectified many misconception about medium. Thanks alot

[@ZulieWrites]

Glad to hear that!