Medium Expansion: Improve English by Writing and Reading
Medium Expansion – such a great news!
Seeing the huge potential of this platform for you, dear fellow English learner, I want to take a moment to share an exciting update.
Those of you who have followed me for a while might recall my in-depth review of Medium, where I provided detailed information about the platform and how writing there can enhance your skills.
If you missed this article here is where you can find it.
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I also discussed how reading stories on Medium can expand your vocabulary and overall English abilities.
Medium Expansion
On August 6, 2024, the company announced they’ve added 77 new countries to their platform.
Expanding the Medium Partner Program to additional countries means writers from around the world will have the chance to share their stories, thoughts, and perspectives with a larger audience.
And that’s truly powerful.
Supporting more countries in the Partner Program is one of many steps we’re taking to make Medium more inclusive, diverse, and accessible to readers and writers globally – says Elvin Fan, Editor for Editor for Medium Blog.
And continue: “Medium Partner Program to 77 new countries! Country expansion is the most requested change to the Partner Program, and we’re thrilled to support writers from as many countries as possible to write and be rewarded on Medium. We’ve also made a few other updates and improvements to the program.”
That sounds fantastic! I’d be thrilled to read work from people all around the globe.
I’ve been writing on Medium for over two years and have seen firsthand how beneficial it has been for improving my writing.
I’m excited that more people can now benefit from using the platform.
Check if your country is included in the list—find the full list here.
Here’s the full list of countries that are now supported in the Partner Program:
Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam
According to the website, there are more changes :
Headline changes:
- We support 77 new countries, bringing us to a total of 119 countries.
- There will be a $10 USD minimum payout threshold.
- We’re expanding the Boost Nomination Program to allow editors from these newly supported countries to join.
- We’ve updated the Partner Program Dashboard to share more details about your earnings.
In short, almost all countries supported by Stripe are now supported by our latest expansion.
P.S. There’s an added benefit to writing on Medium: you get paid to write and read while improving your skills.
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There hasn’t been any requirement or threshold so far, and I’ve received payments every month.
Authors earn money each month based on their performance.
I don’t like having limitations or thresholds, but I get the reasoning behind them.
I understand how challenging it must be to handle and process transactions for millions of members, even for small amounts.
According to Elvin Fan’s article, “ There will be a new $10 USD minimum payout threshold.
To scale our Partner Program, story earnings will now need to accumulate a minimum of $10 USD before we can send a payout to your Stripe account. If your stories do not earn $10 in a given month, the balance will be rolled over to the following month until you meet the minimum threshold.
For example, if you earn $6 in January and $5 in February, we will send your total earnings for those months to you in early March.
What do these changes and Medium Expansion mean for you?
For writers now eligible to join the Partner Program, you can check out the rest of the Partner Program eligibility requirements and apply to join. As a reminder, support for all of the new countries is actively rolling out over the next few weeks.
To learn more about the Partner Program, read:
- Partner Program Guide
- Medium’s Quality Guidelines
- Information about the Boost Nomination Program and how you can get your stories Boosted
From what Elvin is saying, the Medium community can expect a wider range of voices and more meaningful, high-quality writing with new perspectives that deepen our understanding.
As they collaborate with more Boost nominators and publications from new countries, they’ll be able to identify, recommend, and reward a variety of exceptional writers and stories.
I want to mention again the benefits of writing and reading on Medium if you decide to consider it as an option.
Benefits of Writing on Medium
- Improving Writing Skills:
- Regular practice helps you write more fluently.
- Get feedback from a wide audience.
- Enhancing Vocabulary and Grammar:
- Learn new words and phrases.
- Apply grammar rules in real writing situations.
Benefits of Reading on Medium
- Exposure to Diverse Content:
- Discover a wide variety of writing styles and topics.
- Learn from high-quality articles by writers from around the world.
- Understanding Different Perspectives:
- Gain insights into different cultures and languages.
- Improve your comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Practical Tips for Maximizing Learning on Medium
- For Writers:
- Set goals and publish articles regularly.
- Interact with readers by responding to comments and joining discussions.
- For Readers:
- Follow a variety of writers and explore different topics.
- Note down unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases to expand your language skills.
I encourage you to try writing on Medium.
Even if you’re not a native English speaker, you can still share your thoughts and stories.
Don’t let the fear of writing hold you back.
I understand that feeling—I used to worry that my writing wasn’t as good as a native speaker’s.
Yes, I experienced that fear a lot.
So, how did I overcome it?
By writing.
By practicing every single day.
Through hard work, I became a published bestselling author. It was challenging, but it’s achievable, and I’m confident you can do it too.
With Medium expansion to 77 more countries, many of which aren’t English-speaking, people are sharing their experiences and wisdom from around the world.
I’ve read many great articles and enjoyed poems and short stories written by non-native English speakers.
The community on Medium is supportive and encouraging, with readers providing constructive feedback.
For example, an ESL teacher once spotted a typo in my article and kindly sent me a private note to correct it, while also encouraging me to keep writing saying on the public chat that my article has a lot of value.
So, don’t be shy—join us on Medium and make your mark!
Thanks for reading,
M.K.
