Is writing on Medium worth it in 2024? (honest review)

Mar 08, 2024

Medium underwent some huge changes last year.

Not only did the site adjust how it distributes stories, it also radically changed how it pays writers for their work.

Actions like canceling the subscription referral program, encouraging writers to chase publications and “Boosts”, and valuing engagement over read time all had massive implications for writers like you and me.

To be clear: I love writing on Medium.

If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be closing in on 400 posts here and I wouldn’t have a YouTube channel mostly dedicated to talking about it.

But I also believe in honesty, transparency, and telling it like it is.

So all these big changes beg an important question: Is writing on Medium still worth it in 2024?

I tackled that question and did a deep dive into my earnings in the video below. I hope you enjoy it!

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If you enjoyed that video, I have 60+ more like it over at my channel!

OK, speaking of side hustle earnings, see below for the latest update from my Publish Every Day project.

A woman working on a laptop. — Writing on Medium is my favorite way to pass the time. (Licensed under the Unsplash+ License)

Publish Every Day project update: Day 122

I’m experimenting to see if I can make enough money to quit commuter life within a year by publishing every day on various platforms and putting my earnings into passive income investments.

How much I need to retire: $250 CAD per day

What I earned on Day 122: $34.86 (writing) + $2.42 (YouTube) + $11.62 (stock dividends) = $48.90 total

Publish Every Day project: Total earnings on Day 122

Publish Every Day project: Earnings by day (Day 122 update)

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