It’s not scalable for big-time Medium earners. But it’s a hopeful platform for 82% of Medium’s writers. — If you’re earning less than $10 a month on Medium, then you’re right up there with 82% of other writers, according to this guesstimate of Medium payscales written in 2021. I’ve been a writer on Medium since early 2020, and only stepped up my game about a year ago. In…

Unfortunately, this is another product of online bullying and cancel culture. — Last week, another TikTok user I follow got banned. She criticized an author’s actions at a conference and online bullies mass reported her account. She was banned within 2 days of posting her controversial video. She’s the 6th person I know of that has had their account banned on TikTok…

In short: believe everything you hear. It’s true. — Content mill writing can yield you a steady paycheck as a writer. In addition, it checks all the boxes for detail-oriented people, learners, and perfectionists. But content mills have a negative connotation…and for good reason. There are countless stories online of writers who’ve gotten ripped off by these companies. However…

In a nutshell, yes, if you’re a fiction writer. — If you’ve never heard of Kindle Vella before, take note. Especially if you’re a fiction writer. This platform is easy peasy. With a super-low barrier to entry, it’s worth your time to get in, take advantage of the Vella bonuses, and then decide if it’s for you. And if you…

I’m slowly figuring out what works for newbie Medium writers. — It’s been an interesting ride this past 5 months on Medium. I’ve made more money on Medium than all months combined in the previous 2 years. I’m going to lay my discoveries all out for you because I know what it’s like to be a struggling Medium writer and feel…

What was written and what was learned when using artificial intelligence to write 30 different pieces of writing. — On the last day of February, I started a 30-day writing experiment to demonstrate how far artificial intelligence (AI) has come in the writing world. I used a popular AI writing platform and published 30 articles mostly written by a “robot”. I only published those articles during the weekdays, and…

A recent bout with a mean-spirited troll and how I handled it. — The CEO of a past firm I worked for once shared a piece of advice that has stuck with me to this day: If you’re not pissing someone off, you’re not doing it right. As someone who believes in kindness, I try to do the right thing. …

I’m just as puzzled as you are. Here’s what I think happened. — It’s a funny thing, this Medium platform. On one end of the spectrum, we have highly paid Medium writers telling new writers they can make 4–5 digit figures every month by following their secret formula. On the other end of the spectrum, 90+% of people can’t seem to break $100…

Highly recommended for fans of the romance film genre. — Quick synopsis The Photograph is a full-length feature film released in 2020. This film is about a reporter who interviews a man, Isaac Jefferson, about the hardships of life in Louisiana. During this investigation, the reporter sees a photograph of Jefferson’s ex-love and he begins to follow the story behind it. As…