For instance, the highly-hyped platform has over 500,000 paying subscribers and is worth $650 million. — On January 18, billionaire Elon Musk will shut down Twitter’s newsletter service Revue. This is a shock for many creators although according to internal data shared via The Information, this decision isn’t new. It was over a month ago when Musk decided to kill Revue. If you‘re using Twitter and…

The good, the bad, and the ugly about Medium’s current state and future. — Okay, first of all, I love this song from R.E.M. That’s why I used the apocalyptic opening lyrics to create some tension and excitement. However, what I’m about to reveal will be shocking. It’s for all who think they are doing something wrong. Who feels bad, annoyed, or frustrated about…

If you want to become a Top Writer on Medium, here’s the full list of tags that are eligible for Top Writer status plus the 3-Step-Process to win a shiny badge. — Ever wondered what it really takes to become a Top Writer in a specific category on Medium? Then this is for you! Writing online can seem like the ultimate dream — it’s one step on your way to more freedom in your life. Writing online can feel so rewarding —…

Who the heck is this girl? Is this even her real name? — I was brewing my morning coffee with a splash of coconut milk when I realized: Wait, have I properly introduced myself on Medium yet? Maybe you’re seeing my stories in your feed and you’re thinking… Who the heck is Kristina God? Is this even her real name? My super cool…

There are a lot of writers who have started writing their stories with *a little help*. Here’s what will happen with their stories. — *With a little help* from their AI writing tools, there are an awful lot of writers pumping out story after story on Medium. As Nikos Kafritsas complained: “(…) the last month, I have been bombarded with low-quality articles that were written 100% by ChatGPT. Their authors were publishing 4–5 articles…

Build a media empire in minutes and start making money. — Substack has somewhat disrupted the traditional media industry. HootSuite calls Substack: “The biggest disruption to journalism, personal writing and thought leadership since the blog boom of the 2000s.” 2022 showed that the San Francisco-based tech company definitely is on the rise. According to SimilarWeb data, Substack generated 50.6 million visits…

He thinks it's gross and the information is trite. — ChatGPT is on everyone’s lips. It’s so highly hyped that you can’t access the AI platform at the moment because of too much traffic. Additionally, Microsoft is in the middle of making a new multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI — the startup behind the popular ChatGPT. Some like ChatGPT. Some hate it. Two months ago, Medium’s CEO…

Same old or something new? — There is a discussion on Medium about the new $10 minimum payout threshold on Medium. Off-Grid Romania broke the news and Robert Ralph amplified his news story. Unfortunately, no link to an official statement was added, so I did some research and could not find a new statement or update…

Sophia Amoruso launched the venture firm and now Medium’s founder is an early LP. — I love Sophia Amoruso’s bestselling book #GIRLBOSS. It’s about self-made, entrepreneurial women. I really admire her. She’s an award-winning serial entrepreneur and HuffPo named her “One of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in America”. Additionally, Amoruso was named one of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women. As the founder of Nasty Gal, Sophia has 15 years of experience.