I Stopped Writing on Medium Because of this….

[@earthsteward9]

Thanks for the video! I've been on it since summer 2023 and published 43 stories. I have made less than $5 and the most 'reads' I have had was 58. Compared with the amount of time I spent on the stories, the return is quite horrible, but I am doing it more for writing practice so that I can later monetize my writing elsewhere. From what I've gathered from the different writers, the most that one can hope to make on Medium is $1000 per month, and that would be from writing articles about writing on Medium. It seems a bit silly to have a self-feeding system where you make money from telling people how to make money by telling other people how to make money! For publications, I was accepted to a popular one and published one storey on it, which only got 7 reads which is roughly what I normally get on my own. The editor though has added me to their email list promoting their writer training courses!?! I will probably stay on Medium for a while as I like a lot of the articles plus I still like the experience

[@Victoriathewriter]

You can stop relying on publications. Instead, focus on ranking your Medium content and gaining interested client through that. That is how I make money via Medium. Last week, someone emailed me because they loved the insights in my best ranking content. Try ranking your Medium content. It will change your view. Fr.

[@jonathanswellnesslab]

Are there any alternatives to Medium that you recommend?

[@ElnaWrites]

There are other writing platforms but I don't use them. I think one is Newsbreak.

[@NikkieMullet]

I believe that Substack is a good alternative, but please look into it further before taking my word for it. :-)

[@SaleemRanaAuthor]

Yes, of course. That's what I've experienced as well. Frankly, I'm baffled by it. You showed us an incredibly well-written article. In contrast, I've seen articles with clickbaity headlines and little substance getting thousands of claps. To get noticed, you almost have to be a beginner writer.

[@ElnaWrites]

thanks for sharing...yea Medium just isn't a priority anymore and the content there is very click-baity!

[@thelitlifeofericajean]

The content is VERY click baity. I experimented and found that the more crazy and zany my title, the more comments but I don’t like writing politically charged, personal matters. I prefer writing about language and interior decorating.

[@bibimaizoon7173]

Yes, I’ve found the quality of writing and subject choices on Medium declining. It’s really not worth the membership fee anymore.

[@ElnaWrites]

I don't mind paying for it but I just won't write regularly on the platform. But I understand what you're seeing!

[@dk8226]

I just started looking at Medium to create my own publication since I'm such a narrow niche... Psychologist turned psychic-medium so for me my pub will be very personal. Your stuff is sensational. I just also started your Write to 1K course. Amazing. Think about creating your own publication on medium. Your voice is so well rounded when you teach and express the micro and the macro of what we need to do. Thanks for all the help over the years. 😊

[@ElnaWrites]

Wow thanks so much! I hope you are enjoying the course. That's cool you started a publication. I did start several but I haven't worked on them in a while. And thanks for your compliments...they mean a lot!

[@gregario888]

Insightful for me! I might start from where you left on Medium.

[@thelitlifeofericajean]

I’ve been on Medium since 2021 and even though only a few of my articles were boosted, I barely get engagement anymore( and Like the topics I focus on personally). Most of the articles have been getting two claps or at the most 5. I am disappointed in Medium. They should pay writers more… but I am looking to pivot my writing career these days.

[@ElnaWrites]

Same here. All those changes really messed up Medium engagement and monetization....Sorry to hear that!

[@JamesBrown-gc3ui]

Medium is my "recreational" writing platform. I have other outlets for paid writing projects. Ironically, I enjoy reading other authors on Medium as much (or more so) than writing on Medium.😁

[@ElnaWrites]

Yes, I treated Medium just like that as well...my playground. I think for now I might just repurpose emails or LinkedIn posts or something but I'll just read the articles and engage with writers there.

[@ahmedradwan16]

"Can I profit from horror, mystery, and controversial content on Medium? I have extensive knowledge of multiple countries because I worked in India, Argentina, Egypt, Dubai, Brazil, and recently America. Can I earn money?"

[@ElnaWrites]

Maybe, I do know that Medium likes more news worthy topics!

[@ahmedradwan16]

@ElnaWrites What platforms can help me with that?

[@Instructandgrow]

Thank you for your video. Back in June, I wrote an article that was anti-LGB... and got banned from Medium for it. My writing is from a Christian's perspective. As a result, they canceled my account without any warning. I have it posted on my website for the world to see it wasn't hateful and I don't use foul language. I enjoyed writing on there as well (even though there were tons of trolls). Nonetheless, I'm not writing on there anymore either.

[@ElnaWrites]

Sorry to hear that. Your blog is truly the only place to write what you want I find. Congrats on making your decision!

[@skillfulubaid]

Hi Elna, This is my third time commenting here. I previously sent you a direct message (DM) regarding social media design. Could you please respond to my message?

[@ElnaWrites]

I'm sorry about that. What do you need help with?