Why I Love Writing On Medium and How You Can Start for Free

 How I Accidentally Started Making Money on Medium

When I first joined Medium a little over a year ago, I had no idea you could actually earn money here. Honestly, I just wanted a place to dump my thoughts that wouldn’t get lost in my Notes app. 

I never imagined those late night rambles would turn into something that actually pays me every month. But here we are.

The first time I got paid from Medium, I laughed out loud. It wasn’t much, like the price of a sandwich. But the idea that someone actually read my story, stayed long enough, and Medium decided to give me money for it? That blew my mind. Fast forward a year later and those little payouts aren’t so little anymore.

 I’m making a nice side income just by writing about stuff I already love talking about. It’s not “quit your job tomorrow” money, but it’s good. Like, really good.

Here’s the thing people don’t always get. You don’t get paid just because anyone clicks on your story. You get paid when members read it. Medium members are people who pay a small monthly fee, and when they spend time on your article, you get a cut. 

The longer they stay, the more you earn. So it’s not about going viral, it’s about connection. If you write something that people actually stick around to read, you’ll see it in your payouts. And believe me, it’s addictive.

For me, the biggest surprise wasn’t even the money. It was the readers. Real people who leave comments, share their own stories back, or message me just to say something I wrote made their day better. 

That’s rare on the internet. And it’s what makes Medium different. It’s not all noise, it’s a place where ideas actually get to breathe.

If you’ve ever thought about writing online, or even if you just love reading good stuff, becoming a Medium member is seriously worth it. 

You get unlimited access to amazing articles, you support creators like me directly, and hey if you end up writing too, you can start earning just like I did. All from your couch.

Here’s my link to get started: