Warning: Don’t Write Another Word on Medium Until You Read This

The underground rules that control your medium success

I almost quit Medium last year. My stories got buried, earnings dropped to pennies, and readers seemed to vanish into thin air.

But then something amazing happened: I discovered the rules that successful Medium writers never talk about.

Here’s what you need to know before publishing another word on Medium.

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The Truth About Medium’s Algorithm

Medium’s algorithm isn’t your friend or enemy; it’s a picky reader who wants specific things.

After studying 100+ viral Medium stories, I noticed patterns that might surprise you:

• Short paragraphs win (2–3 sentences max)

• Stories between 4–7 minutes perform best

• Your first 50 words matter more than everything else

• Pictures boost views by 30–40%

But here’s the weird part: these “rules” change every few months. What worked in January might flop in June.

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Stop Making These Rookie Mistakes

I cringe when I read my old Medium stories.

They’re full of mistakes that screamed “amateur hour”:

1. Writing about random topics

2. Using boring headlines

3. Publishing whenever I felt like it

4. Forgetting about formatting

5. Ignoring publication guidelines

You know what’s funny?

My worst story ever (about my pet goldfish) got more views than my carefully researched tech article. Why? Because I wrote it from my heart, not just my head.

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The Secret Sauce of Successful Writers

Want to know what really works on Medium?

Here’s the good stuff I learned the hard way:

1. Pick Your Lane

Choose 1–2 topics and stick to them.

My engagement doubled when I focused only on writing and productivity tips.

2. Headlines That Hook

Your headline needs these ingredients:

• Emotion (happy, sad, angry)

• Promise (how to, why, what)

• Curiosity (secret, warning, truth)

Example: “The 10-Minute Writing Habit That Changed My Life” works better than “How to Write Every Day”

3. Format for Scanners

People scan before they read. Make it easy with:

• Bold important points

• Lists and bullets

• Short paragraphs

• White space is your friend

4. Write Like You Talk

Forget what your English teacher taught you.

Medium readers want conversation, not perfection.

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The Money Question

Yes, you can make money on Medium. But probably not right away.

Here’s what nobody tells you:

• Most writers earn less than $100/month

• Top earnings come from consistency (3+ stories weekly)

• Building an email list matters more than views

• Partner Program takes time to pay off

My first month? I made $5.13.
Last month? Much better.

The difference? I stopped chasing trends and started writing stuff I actually cared about.

Most writers quit before their writing gets seen.

I almost did too, until I figured out what actually moves the needle on Medium. I put all of it into one place: headlines, hooks, tags, timing, publications, and more.

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Publications: Your Secret Weapon

Getting into good publications changes everything.

But here’s the catch, you need to play by their rules:

• Read their guidelines twice

• Study their most popular stories

• Follow their editors

• Submit your best work only

I got rejected 7 times before The Writing Cooperative accepted my first story. Now they’re my home base on Medium.

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Tools That Make Life Easier

You don’t need fancy tools to succeed on Medium, but these help:

• Grammarly (free version works fine)

• Hemingway App (keeps writing clear)

• Canva (for simple pictures)

• Google Calendar (for publishing schedule)

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The Truth About Growth

Growing on Medium takes time.

My timeline looked like this:

• Month 1: 50 views

• Month 3: 500 views

• Month 6: 5,000 views

• Month 12: 10,000+ views

The secret? I wrote something every single day. Even when nobody seemed to care.

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Your Action Plan

Here’s what to do right now:

1. Pick your main topic

2. Write 3 stories (don’t publish yet)

3. Find 2–3 publications that fit your topic

4. Study their top stories

5. Edit your drafts to match their style

6. Submit your best piece first

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A Final Word

Medium isn’t perfect.

Some days it feels like shouting into the void. But it’s still one of the best places to share your words with the world.

Just remember, your words matter. Even if only one person reads them, that’s one person whose life you might change.

Write from your heart. Edit with your head. And never stop learning.

Your next great story is waiting to be written.

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