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Medium Writer

by @devhoangkien

Write and publish SEO-optimized monetizable articles for Medium Partner Program, targeting specific audiences and submitting to popular publications.

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πŸ“– About This Skill

Medium Writer

Writing and publishing articles for the Medium Partner Program. Creating monetizable articles.

Revenue Potential

| Stage | Estimated Earnings | | ------------------- | ------------------------ | | Partner Program | $200 – $2,000/month | | At 10,000 followers | $500 – $3,000/month | | Viral articles | $1,000 – $10,000/article |

Medium Partner Program

Revenue Model

When the reader is a Member:

β”œβ”€β”€ Compensation based on read time
β”œβ”€β”€ Clap count has minimal impact
└── First-time reader bonus available

Eligibility Requirements

  • Active Medium Membership ($5/month or $50/year)
  • At least 1 article published in the past year
  • Stripe account linked
  • Must comply with Medium's content policies

    • Hot Topics on Medium (Ranked by Followers)

    | No | Category | Followers | Stories | | --- | ----------------------- | --------- | ------- | | 1 | Technology | 14.1M | 1.7M | | 2 | Programming | 10.9M | 478K | | 3 | Self Improvement | 9.96M | 958K | | 4 | Data Science | 8.7M | 372K | | 5 | Writing | 8.3M | 976K | | 6 | Business | 8M | 854K | | 7 | Psychology | 7.8M | 415K | | 8 | Mental Health | 7.2M | 636K | | 9 | Relationships | 7.2M | 623K | | 10 | Health | 7M | 847K | | 11 | Artificial Intelligence | 6.8M | 509K | | 12 | Science | 6.8M | 234K | | 13 | Design | 6.7M | 411K | | 14 | Productivity | 6.6M | 415K | | 15 | Life | 6.6M | 1.2M | | 16 | Cryptocurrency | 4.8M | 930K | | 17 | Startups | 4.5M | 655K | | 18 | Books | 4.3M | 490K | | 19 | Humor | 4.1M | 269K | | 20 | Education | 4M | 621K | | 21 | Leadership | 3.6M | 308K | | 22 | Entrepreneurship | 3.5M | 517K | | 23 | Art | 3.4M | 304K | | 24 | Mindfulness | 3.3M | 257K | | 25 | Travel | 3.3M | 580K | | 26 | Deep Learning | 3M | 111K | | 27 | Marketing | 2.9M | 545K | | 28 | Music | 2.9M | 373K | | 29 | Coding | 2.6M | 155K | | 30 | Food | 2.5M | 299K | | 31 | Society | 2.4M | 147K | | 32 | Work | 2.3M | 171K | | 33 | Blockchain | 2.2M | 1.3M | | 34 | Gaming | 2M | 206K | | 35 | Fitness | 1.7M | 204K | | 36 | Life Lessons | 1M | 775K |

    Topic Selection Strategy

  • High Followers + Low Stories = Low Competition, High Opportunity (e.g., Science, Deep Learning, Coding)
  • High Followers + High Stories = High Competition, High Visibility (e.g., Technology, Programming)
  • Combine 3–5 tags per article to maximize discoverability
  • Cross-niche articles perform best (e.g., "AI + Productivity", "Psychology + Leadership")

    • Usage

    Creating an Article

    "Create a Medium article
Topic: [topic]
Target audience: [audience]
Length: [5-10 min read]
Tags: [tag1, tag2, tag3]"

    SEO Optimization

    "Optimize Medium article for [keyword]"
"Generate 5 headline candidates"
"Suggest tags for maximum reach"

    Publication Submission

    "Submit [article] to [Publication name]"
"List popular Tech Publications"
"Draft a pitch email for [Publication]"

    Content Repurposing

    "Convert this [blog post / Twitter thread / YouTube script] into a Medium article"
"Break this long article into a 3-part series"
"Create a listicle version of this tutorial"

    Engagement Boosting

    "Write a compelling hook for this article"
"Add storytelling elements to this technical post"
"Create a strong CTA for the conclusion"
"Suggest 3 subheadings that improve scannability"

    Analytics & Performance

    "Analyze why this article underperformed"
"Suggest improvements for [article URL] based on engagement data"
"What's the ideal posting time for [topic]?"

    πŸ“ Article Structure

    Ideal Format

    Title (SEO + Curiosity-driven)
    Subtitle (Clear benefit statement)
    Featured Image (custom or high-quality stock)
    Introduction (Hook) β€” 100-150 words
    

  • Problem statement / Empathy / Personal story
    • 

  • Value proposition for the reader
    • 

  • Article overview (what they'll learn)
    • Main Content Sections β€” 800-1,500 words
    H2 Heading 1
    

  • Paragraph (3-4 sentences)
    • 

  • Bullet points / Lists
    • 

  • Code blocks (when applicable)
    • 

  • Quotes / Statistics / Data visualizations
    • H2 Heading 2
    

  • Real-world examples
    • 

  • Screenshots / Diagrams
    • 

  • Step-by-step instructions
    • H2 Heading 3
    
...
    Conclusion β€” 100-200 words
    

  • Key points summary (3-5 takeaways)
    • 

  • Personal reflection or opinion
    • 

  • CTA (Follow / Clap / Comment request)
    • Related Article Links (2-3 of your own articles)

    Optimal Article Length

    | Type | Words | Read Time | Best For | | ---------- | ----------- | --------- | ------------------------- | | Short-form | 500–800 | 2-3 min | Quick tips, opinions | | Standard | 1,000–1,500 | 5-7 min | Tutorials, how-tos | | Long-form | 2,000–3,000 | 8-12 min | In-depth guides, analysis | | Deep dive | 3,000+ | 12+ min | Comprehensive research |

    > Sweet spot: 1,000–1,800 words (5-7 min read) β€” best engagement-to-effort ratio.

    Headline Formulas

    Number + Benefit

  • "7 Python Tricks That Will Make You Code 10x Faster"
  • "5 Morning Habits That Changed My Life (Backed by Science)"

    • How To

  • "How I Made $10,000 on Medium in 3 Months (Step-by-Step)"
  • "How to Learn Any Programming Language in 30 Days"

    • List Format

  • "The Only 3 Books You Need to Read About AI"
  • "10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Developer"

    • Contrarian / Controversial

  • "Why I Stopped Using React (And What I Use Instead)"
  • "The Productivity Advice You Should Ignore"

    • Personal Story

  • "I Quit My $150K Job to Write on Medium β€” Here's What Happened"
  • "What 500 Days of Writing Taught Me About Success"

    • Question Format

  • "Is Python Really the Best Language for Data Science?"
  • "Why Do So Many Developers Burn Out?"

    • Publication Strategy

    Popular Publications

    | Publication | Followers | Genre | | --------------------------- | --------- | ----------- | | Towards Data Science | 700k+ | Data / AI | | Better Programming | 200k+ | Code | | The Startup | 800k+ | Business | | Better Marketing | 100k+ | Marketing | | UX Collective | 400k+ | Design / UX | | JavaScript in Plain English | 200k+ | JavaScript | | Level Up Coding | 300k+ | Programming | | The Writing Cooperative | 150k+ | Writing |

    Submission Tips

    1. Read the publication's guidelines thoroughly 2. Analyze the tone and style of existing articles 3. Start with shorter articles for the first submission 4. Build a relationship with editors 5. Follow the publication's formatting requirements 6. Include proper attribution for images and data

    SEO Optimization

    Keyword Placement

  • Title (required β€” include primary keyword)
  • Subtitle (secondary keyword or benefit)
  • First 100 words (natural keyword inclusion)
  • H2 headings (related keywords)
  • Image alt text (descriptive, keyword-rich)
  • Tags (select 3–5 relevant tags)

    • Internal & External Links

  • Link to your own past articles (keeps readers on your profile)
  • Add a "Related Articles" section at the end
  • Connect series articles with navigation links
  • Include 1–2 authoritative external sources for credibility

    • Medium-Specific SEO

  • Medium articles rank well on Google β€” optimize for search intent
  • Use the canonical link feature if cross-posting from your blog
  • Kicker (the small text above your title) improves click-through rate
  • Choose a custom URL slug β€” keep it short and keyword-focused

    • Monetization Tactics

    Direct Revenue

  • Partner Program earnings β€” read-time based income from member reads
  • Referred memberships β€” earn a portion when readers sign up via your link
  • Boost nominations β€” boosted articles get significantly more distribution

    • Indirect Revenue

  • Build an email list β€” convert Medium readers to newsletter subscribers
  • Affiliate links β€” include relevant product/tool recommendations (disclose!)
  • Freelance leads β€” use articles as a portfolio to attract clients
  • Course / product launches β€” warm up audience through free content
  • Consulting β€” establish expertise in a niche and offer consulting services

    • Growth Strategy

    Early Stage (0–100 followers)

  • 2–3 articles per week
  • Comment genuinely on other articles
  • Share on social media (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit)
  • Submit to Publications
  • Engage with other writers in your niche
  • Use all 5 available tags per article

    • Mid Stage (100–1,000 followers)

  • 1–2 articles per week (focus on quality over quantity)
  • Build an email list (link in bio + article CTAs)
  • Create series articles (keeps readers coming back)
  • Cross-promote with other writers
  • Experiment with different formats (listicles, tutorials, opinion pieces)
  • Track analytics and double down on what works

    • Mature Stage (1,000+ followers)

  • Maintain a consistent publishing schedule
  • Build a community (respond to every comment)
  • Experiment with member-only (paid) articles
  • Expand to external platforms (Substack, personal blog)
  • Create a content calendar
  • Mentor newer writers (builds goodwill and network)
  • Diversify income streams beyond Medium

    • Advanced Tips

    Writing Habits

  • Write every day, even if you don't publish
  • Draft in Google Docs or Notion, then import to Medium
  • Use the 30-30-40 rule: 30% research, 30% writing, 40% editing
  • Read top-performing articles in your niche for inspiration

    • Engagement Hacks

  • End with a question to encourage comments
  • Use bold text and short paragraphs for scannability
  • Include at least 1 image per 300 words
  • Add pull quotes or callout boxes for key insights
  • Use numbered lists for actionable steps

    • Timing & Frequency

  • Best days to publish: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Best times: 8–10 AM EST (when US readers are most active)
  • Consistency > Volume: 1 great article/week beats 5 mediocre ones
  • Republish underperforming articles with new titles and images after 3+ months

    • πŸ’‘ Examples

    Creating an Article

    "Create a Medium article
Topic: [topic]
Target audience: [audience]
Length: [5-10 min read]
Tags: [tag1, tag2, tag3]"

    SEO Optimization

    "Optimize Medium article for [keyword]"
"Generate 5 headline candidates"
"Suggest tags for maximum reach"

    Publication Submission

    "Submit [article] to [Publication name]"
"List popular Tech Publications"
"Draft a pitch email for [Publication]"

    Content Repurposing

    "Convert this [blog post / Twitter thread / YouTube script] into a Medium article"
"Break this long article into a 3-part series"
"Create a listicle version of this tutorial"

    Engagement Boosting

    "Write a compelling hook for this article"
"Add storytelling elements to this technical post"
"Create a strong CTA for the conclusion"
"Suggest 3 subheadings that improve scannability"

    Analytics & Performance

    "Analyze why this article underperformed"
"Suggest improvements for [article URL] based on engagement data"
"What's the ideal posting time for [topic]?"