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The Large and Small of Medium
Does an analysis of the numbers reveal an answer to the question of how to conquer Medium or would you have better luck playing the lottery?
Numbers are intriguing. Often the definitive bearer of answers to equations while at other times leaving us baffled by seemingly random unsolvable puzzles.
Numerals are an elementary tool for counting, the basis of remarkable feats of engineering prowess and the mathematical genius behind statistical analysis. Numbers represent quantification of objects, the measuring of time and the value of currency.
The dollars and cents of earnings on Medium has been a point of contention addressed in numerous articles by a plethora of writers. Many writers perform an analysis of their own claps, follows, views, etc. and proceed to convey their findings to the group, usually leading to few real answers.
What about the overall writer statistics e-mailed to us by Medium each month?
On average only about 56% of the writers on Medium earn any money at all and less than 10% earn more than $100 a month. Viewing this information from a different angle, this means that over 90% of the writers on Medium earn less than $100 a month.
