Medium Money-Making: Sifting Through Dirt for the Shiny Nuggets

The Hilarious Adventure of Trying to Strike It Rich on Medium.

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Making money on Medium is like panning for gold: you have to sift through a lot of dirt to find a few nuggets.

So, you’ve heard that Medium is the land of opportunities, where writers can turn their words into gold, right? Well, let me tell you, making money on Medium is a bit like panning for gold — you’ll sift through a lot of dirt before you find those precious nuggets.

1. The Gold Rush Hype

First, you’ve got to picture the scene. You’re all geared up with your virtual pickaxe and shovel, ready to dig into the riches of the Medium mines. You’ve read stories of writers making it big, and you think, “Hey, why not me?” Well, my friend, you’re not alone. It’s a crowded gold rush out there, and everyone’s got their eyes on those nuggets.

2. The Stream of Words

You start writing. And write some more. You publish your heart out, and you wait. But instead of gold, you get a steady stream of words, comments, and, well, not-so-stellar earnings. Your nugget radar is malfunctioning; it’s picking up pyrite when you’re…