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Medium Writing Academy 2024 Edition
Welcome to Medium Writing Academy!
🥳 Welcome to the Medium Writing Academy (2:06)
How to use MWA (4:41)
The hidden benefits of being a Medium writer (6:52)
MWA Welcome Survey
➕ [Beginner Module] Starting From Scratch
Brand new to Medium? Start here.
A quick note before we get started... (1:47)
The Medium homepage (6:09)
An introduction to profile pages (4:55)
An introduction to story pages (6:44)
An introduction to Medium's editor (5:43)
A basic understanding of publications (11:41)
This is how you make money on Medium (7:34)
👤 [Module 1] Your Unique Writing Personality
Let's make a promise! 🖊️ (3:55)
Your writing schedule (6:28)
The anatomy of a great writer (11:17)
Why readers love Medium and what it means for you (9:38)
Let's understand how the money flows (11:20)
Choose your heroes wisely (8:08)
Your writer profile (12:35)
How you will "find your voice" (10:44)
How much do you need to share about yourself? (6:19)
Can you write about *anything*? (20:46)
☑️ Final steps... (10:14)
[Bonus Workshop] How to discover & extract your life's stories - with Storytelling Expert Michael Thompson (72:25)
[Bonus Workshop] Let's create your Ideal Reader Persona! (11:52)
💡 [Module 2] Limitless Idea Generation
What is an idea, really? (17:37)
Why do we *click*? (13:43)
Fewer topics lead to better ideas (10:58)
What's a *good* idea? (Idea Impact Matrix) (15:25)
Your Resources for infinite idea inspiration (14:12)
Is your story idea Boost-worthy? (17:06)
What to write when you don't know what to write (6:17)
Great ideas provide a great reading experience (13:53)
How to find & keep your creative flow (11:41)
☑️ Final steps... (1:41)
[Bonus Workshop] How to Build a Bulletproof Content Library That Will Stand the Test of Time (46:22)
[Bonus Workshop] How to write truly engaging stories with Zulie Rane (69:31)
📝 [Module 3] Mastering the Craft
The deal with this module... (12:22)
How to write and format a story on Medium (13:31)
The art of choosing title images (11:35)
How to publish your story on Medium (final steps) (5:37)
On the internet, you're writing for skimmers - here's how to use this as your superpower (9:51)
The anatomy of great online writing (17:48)
The beauty of simplicity (6:29)
The power of storytelling (8:07)
2 Simple ways to write engaging introductions (11:05)
The PAS Formula for persuasive writing (4:17)
Understanding the PREP formula (7:00)
A quick tip for making your stories more engaging (6:48)
Headlines 1-0-1 (22:03)
The most common (and successful) types of headlines (6:10)
The most common headline mistakes to avoid (8:14)
☑️ Final steps & Additional Resources (5:01)
[Bonus Workshop] How to write engaging introductions with Amardeep Parmar (69:41)
[Bonus Workshop] How to write headlines your readers AND Medium's curators will love with Zulie Rane (65:06)
[Bonus Workshop] How to write great headlines with Amardeep Parmar (60:42)
💭 [Module 4] Virality Made Easy
Welcome to Module 4! (9:43)
How Medium distributes your stories (21:22)
Everything you need to know about the Boost Nomination Pilot (17:16)
How to use tags & topic pages to your advantage (27:37)
What are Medium publications? (7:50)
How to contribute to Medium publications (9:58)
Should you create your own publication? (6:35)
The anatomy of a successful Medium article (11:43)
Your Medium Stats (11:17)
☑️ Final steps... (9:18)
[Bonus Workshop] How to get published in your favorite publications (80:26)
✅ Final Words
A few things you really shouldn't worry about during your journey on Medium (9:14)
How to keep going and why your next weeks are crucial for your success on Medium (12:13)
Final Check-in
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions
How long should my Medium stories be? (3:31)
What are Friend links, draft links, and private notes? (4:41)
Should you write about writing on Medium? (12:57)
FAQ: Publications
How to cite sources and use links in your stories (10:16)
How to deal with (toxic) comments, messages, and notes (9:35)
How to overcome writer's block (10:03)
📈 [BONUS Module] Scale 🚀
All about this Module (6:25)
4 Ways to monetize *outside* of Medium (20:08)
Own your "digital real estate" (5:13)
The unbeatable power of an email list (9:51)
What to send to your subscribers (14:23)
Understanding online sales funnels (25:45)
Bonus Workshops & Resources
🗃 The MWA Boost Vault (5:29)
📝 The Bulletproof Editing Formula
🌊 The Writing Flow Workshop
Workshop with Zulie Rane: How to use AI to find ideas, outline, and improve your writing (53:27)
Workshop with Zulie Rane: 3 Easy Article Templates to Quickly Outline Your Stories (47:34)
Workshop with Zulie Rane: How to Win Your First Freelance Writing Client (16:02)
Workshop with Nick Wolny: How to Pitch Media Outlets for Additional Exposure (83:42)
Boost Publication Insights with Better Marketing (62:30)
[Bonus Workshop] How to find your niche (67:36)
[Bonus Workshop] This is why my stories resonate with millions of readers (45:01)
How to Create a High-Converting Lead Magnet by Derek Hughes
🔑 MWA Cheatsheets
Profile Page Cheatsheet
Engaging Stories Cheatsheet
The Bulletproof Editing Cheatsheet
Formatting Cheatsheet
The Medium Boost Blackbook
Writer's Block Cheatsheet
Bonus Module: Interviews with Top Medium Writers, Editors & Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine
Interview with Sean Kernan: How to write a non-niche writing business (64:00)
Interview with Jake Roper: How to Gain High-Paying Clients by Writing on Medium (60:28)
Interview with Ayodeji Awosika: 3 Mistakes Almost All New Writers Make (Writing, Business, Mindset) (47:09)
Interview with Brittany Jezouit, Editor of Better Marketing (58:30)
Interview with Sean Kernan: How to build a thriving online writing career without focusing on a niche (64:21)
Interview with Justin Cox, Founder & Editor of The Writing Cooperative (55:08)
Interview with Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine (56:09)
Interview with Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine (2) (60:20)
Roundtable with Tony Stubblebine, Zulie Rane, Justin Cox & Jon Brosio (89:10)
Replays: MWA Live Edition April/May 2024
MWA Alumni Roundtable (68:24)
MWA Live Closing Session (100:37)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 27 (49:53)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 24 (74:30)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 23 (60:21)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 21 (105:19)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 13 (97:12)
MWA Live Coaching Session + Writing Sprint, May 10 (112:28)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 8 (60:40)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 6 (66:50)
MWA Live Coaching Session, May 2 (67:36)
MWA Live Kick-Off Session (70:39)
Workshop with Nick Wolny: How to Pitch Media Outlets for Additional Exposure
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