If I Were To Start Over On Medium, Here's Exactly How I'd Do It.

The shortest path to finding your footing

Hudson Rennie

Sep 26, 2024

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Last week, I received messages from a record number of writers — all asking the same question:

“I’ve decided to start writing on Medium, but it’s confusing. How do I get started?”

In the past, I would have directed them to this video, as it outlines a complete beginner’s guide.

But, I realize in today’s day and age, that’s asking a lot. So, here’s an expedited path to building a base income on Medium. By following the steps below, you will get your Medium account up and running (and earning money), in a few hours.

A worthy investment of your time…

First, let me set some expectations…

Over the past year, I’ve become one of the top Google search results for ‘how to make money on Medium’.

So, I’ve become accustomed to fielding these types of messages.

But, recently, I’ve also received some scrutiny from veteran writers for promoting the platform altogether. Which, is quite new for me.

So, let me be clear about what you can expect from writing on Medium.

As someone who has followed the highs and lows of Medium for the past 5 years, in my opinion, Medium is a great place for beginners. More specifically, to:

Start writing
Earn a side income
Build an online portfolio

If you’re consistent, you can reasonably expect to earn anywhere from $100-$1,000 per month in your spare time.

With that said, if you want to earn “real money”, you’ll likely have to write on multiple platforms, leverage Medium in creative ways, or sell products/services. 💰

Here’s how writers are leveraging Medium: 👇