These Writing Strategies Made My Medium Profitable. But I Don’t Want To Use Them Anymore.
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Introduction
I started writing on Medium about 3 years ago and had some moderate success getting monetized. Today I’ve made close to $30,000 writing on the platform which is about $10,000 per year.
Whether that’s a lot or a little, here’s the strategies that generally worked for me and why I won’t use them anymore.
Talking About Money
Money is a universally understood concept that can make any article seem more exciting.
It can lead to some initial success but be careful if that’s what you want your articles to be known for.
Why it works
Large sums of money seems exciting. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the pyramid argues that the most important need for people is safety and physiological needs.
The best way to achieve this is by being financially secure. When we think about money — how much we have or could earn — it helps us imagine a better life. This vision…
