50 Key Tips for Medium Success

1. Patience is vital; gaining traction on Medium can take time, even for seasoned writers.
2. Your initial article is unlikely to become a viral sensation, so manage your expectations.
3. Embrace differing viewpoints in a respectful manner; they can inspire fresh ideas for your writing.
4. Through consistent writing, you’ll discover your niche—mine includes careers, writing, and creativity.
5. Report any individuals who post racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, or anti-Semitic remarks related to your work.
6. Don’t hesitate to remove comments that are harmful or offensive.
7. Avoid pleading for followers or arranging follower exchanges with other Medium authors.
8. Follow a publication and its editor before proposing to contribute.
9. Refrain from writing pieces solely about your earnings on Medium.
10. Avoid complaints about Medium’s challenges in monetization, viewership, or follower growth.
11. If your primary motivation is profit and you don’t enjoy writing on Medium, consider stepping away.
12. Maintain professionalism, as you never know who may be reading your work.
13. Celebrate when others highlight parts of your articles; it’s a form of appreciation.
14. You may be surprised by which articles resonate with your audience.
15. Conversely, some pieces may not get the response you expect.
16. Share your proudest articles with friends and family, but don’t share those you’re not proud of.
17. If you’re dissatisfied with your work, consider deleting it.
18. If you joined Medium during the pandemic but didn’t publish often, you may have missed a chance to share your insights and grow your audience.
19. Passionate writers often notice even minor follower changes.
20. For historical topics, ensure you have a genuine interest, as research can be time-consuming.
21. Use your own photos to avoid copyright issues, aiming for authentic engagement.
22. Whenever possible, include personal images, like selfies, to connect with your readers.
23. Ensure your photos have ALT text for accessibility.
24. Always cite the source of your images, such as “photo taken by author.”
25. Create a tracking spreadsheet to monitor your articles and their performance.
26. Familiarize yourself with the types of articles that publications seek to avoid wasting time.
27. Follow editorial guidelines specific to each publication before submitting.
28. Treat publication editors with respect, even if you disagree with their edits.
29. If an editor doesn’t acknowledge your submission in a reasonable time frame, feel free to submit elsewhere.
30. It’s acceptable to withdraw from a publication if you’re uncomfortable with their editorial demands.
31. Writing for a variety of publications can enhance your skills as a writer.
32. Engaging with commenters can deepen connections with your audience.
33. Personal stories offer unique insights that online searches can’t replicate.
34. When mentioning people in your articles, protect their identities unless they consent to being named.
35. If interviews enrich your piece, ensure interviewees are comfortable being quoted.
36. Seek feedback from grammar-savvy individuals rather than relying solely on software.
37. High view counts don’t always correlate with significant earnings.
38. Avoid publications that require you to tag other writers as a condition of your submission.
39. Be wary of unsolicited requests from unfamiliar editors.
40. Consistent quality writing can still attract readers, even during breaks.
41. Niche publications can be valuable, even with smaller followings, due to their dedicated audience.
42. Avoid false narratives about your experiences on Medium; honesty is key.

In closing, the practice of encouraging writers to solicit subscriptions through affiliate links feels akin to a restaurant owner mandating a gratuity for servers instead of ensuring fair wages. A more reasonable approach would be to create genuine partnerships with those who contribute to the success of the platform.

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