My 500th Article — Sharing My Top 10 Tips for Succeeding on Medium

2M+ views, 500k+ words, 13,000+ followers, and $$$ later

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500 articles — led to 2M+ views, 500k+ words, 13k+ followers, and massive $$$.

All of that while working a full-time 9 to 5 job.

Did I mention I’m neither a native English speaker — nor have a fancy writing degree?

To succeed on Medium, you don’t need to be “special” or “talented”

You only have to be willing to put in the work. Period.

While I’m not yet a Medium “veteran”, my time and success here have gifted me valuable insights.

I want to share the same with you.

These 10 tips put most paid Medium courses to shame — so apply them diligently.

10. The Harsh Truth About Writing Online

Medium isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme.

• In my first month, I spent 6 hours a day — and earned a grand total of 49 cents.
• It took me over 100 articles sitting in the dust for my first semi-viral hit.

If you’re here to make a quick buck, leave — if the act of writing lights up a lamp in your…