So Much to Learn, So Little Time

If you’re new to writing on Medium, it can really be overwhelming. It’s fun, there’s no doubt about that. And it can be so exciting to write something, hit publish, and know that people will actually read YOUR stuff, right?

As someone who’s been around Medium for awhile, I can remember what it was like to be brand new. I remember wondering how everyone was making their posts look so polished while mine just looked like a wall of words. I almost gave up.

Little by little, I figured out how to make my posts look a little better. After more than a year on Medium, I’m finally learning some other behind the scenes tricks to make my content stand out, not just on Medium, but in Google as well.

But if you’re new to Medium, there are some definite tips and tricks you need to know. You can find it on your own, sure. But you don’t need to muddle through finding things out little by little like I did.

Below are my Top 3 picks for the best tips and tricks, straight from those who have mastered writing on this platform:

Establish a Presence

If you’re new to Medium and confused by tags, top writer, and the publication process, the tips below from Chris Sowers will truly help clear things up. I wish I’d seen these tips when I first started writing on Medium. Give your content a boost and establish a presence in the community by following some of his tips below:

Produce Your Best Looking Content

When it comes to Medium, one thing you have to realize is that the only way to get noticed is to stand out. There are a ton of beginners who are writing on Medium. And when you first get started, you don’t know all the tricks to using Medium’s editor. So, one pretty easy way to stand out in the crowd, even as a beginner, is to produce content that is eye-catching and appealing. Thanks to Casey Botticello, you can turn out professional looking content that helps you get noticed. Check out his really detailed guide below:

Really Understand How Medium Writers Get Paid

If you haven’t read something by Shannon Ashley or at least seen her name, you probably are brand spanking new to the Medium community. If you’re at all confused about how Medium writers can get paid for their writing or exactly how the Medium Partner Program (MPP) works, you definitely need to read Shannon’s tips below:

That’s it. Those are my Top 3 picks for new writers, and even some not-so-new writers on Medium.

Get noticed, stand out, and get paid!