Hi, I'm Thomas Smith
Since 2019, I've written 750+ articles with 14 million+ views on Medium. My articles earn me $1,000-$4,000 per month from the Medium Partner Program, and my top article earned over $19,000.
My Medium writing also landed coverage for my business in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, helped me build a highly-engaged newsletter, and won me my best consulting client.
In Thrive on Medium, I share everything I know about how to succeed and thrive on the platform--whether that means earning "latte money" while writing about topics you love, building a lucrative side hustle, or even launching a business or bringing in job-replacement income via the Medium platform.
Medium is the best place to write today. Let me guide you through everything I've learned about thriving on Medium.
About Thrive on Medium
Although I've written on Medium for 5+ years, I waited a long time to launch this course.
I wanted to test every aspect of the Medium platform--the Partner Program (which pays you directly for your stories), affiliate marketing via Medium, building a newsletter, winning press coverage through Medium stories, and even using Medium for high-value lead generation.
I also wanted to master Medium's fantastic new Boost program, which can 10x the reach and earnings of a writer's best stories. And I wanted to ensure that I could effectively coach other writers through the process of getting a story Boosted.
Half a decade, 750+ stories, and multiple six figures of Partner Program earnings later, I was ready to consolidate everything I've learned into this course, and share it with you.
Medium has helped me create my dream job. I can't wait to teach you what I've learned, and to help you thrive on the platform!
Nail the Basics
Create your Medium account, get into the Partner Program so you can earn from your stories, set up a Profile that sells your stories and your services, and learn to write beautifully formatted, perfectly optimized articles.
Optimize Your Medium Presence
Learn to pick the best niche for your unique skills and experience, brainstorm hundreds of article ideas, write killer headlines, craft articles that your audience loves, and grow your community on Medium
Monetize Your Writing
Learn about the 5 top ways to monetize content on Medium, whether that means leaning into the Medium Partner Program (and the Boost), using Medium for affiliate marketing, or driving leads to your consulting, coaching or service business
What You'll Learn
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- Intro: Creating Your Dream Job Using Medium (2:53)
- Earning With the Medium Partner Program (13:54)
- Affiliate Marketing on Medium: Do's and Don'ts (9:52)
- Thought leadership, or how Medium got me into the NY Times (7:32)
- Growing an External Newsletter or Substack with Medium (9:27)
- Driving leads and building a service business with Medium writing (9:56)
Case Study: Coaching Jared Bauman to a Boosted Story And $112 in His First Week
Jared Bauman, host of the popular Niche Pursuits podcast and owner of 201 Creative, volunteered to serve as my "guinea pig" for the techniques I share in this course.
I coached Jared through the methods I teach in Thrive on Medium. He created a Medium profile, made it into the Partner Program, and started writing awesome stories.
In his first three days on the platform, Jared got a story Boosted. By the end of his first week, he had 1,300+ views on his stories and earned $112+ from a single story in the Partner Program.
Now, Jared is ramping up his Medum presence, with plans to post several articles per week!
FAQ
Is Thrive on Medium good for Medium beginners?
Absolutely! The course begins with an entire section on getting started with Medum. I'll walk you through how to set up your account, how to use the Medium editor, and how to get into the Medium Partner Program.
Even if you've never used Medium before, you can begin with Thrive on Medium and be up and running in an afternoon.
I'm a Medium pro. Does this course have anything for me?
Yes! I've been writing on Medium for 5+ years, have received 14 million+ Medium views, and have 47,000 followers on the platform.
I've learned a lot over those years, and I share everything I've learned in this course. I also have a whole segment on the Boost program, which will be helpful even if you're a seasoned Medium pro.
I also focus heavily on ways to monetize beyond the Partner Program. If you get a ton of External traffic and don't know what to do with it, Thrive on Medium has multiple ways to monetize that traffic while still doing great in the MPP.
Is success guaranteed?
No! Business is always unpredictable, and writing is even more unpredictable.
I can't guarantee that you'll succeed or earn on Medium. But I can tell you that I don't hold back in this course, and have shared all the strategies that have worked for me and other successful writers on the platform. While I can't promise specific outcomes, I can say that if you follow all the steps in the course, you'll be in a fantastic place to thrive on the platform.
Do you work for Medium?
No, I'm an independent creator! This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medium in any way--it's an independent creation from a person who happens to love the platform! I do receive a small stipend from Medium for serving as a Boost Curator, as described in this post, but that's the extent of my monetary relationship with Medium (beyond earning on the Partner Program, of course!)
What if I buy the course and find that it isn't for me?
I offer a 7-day, no-questions-asked return policy. If you find that Thrive on Medium isn't for you, you can easily get a refund for an entire week.
Try the course out--there's no risk. If it isn't a fit, just reach out through Teachable or email me at [email protected] and I'll send your money back.
How can I reach you with questions?
Feel free to email me at [email protected]