| How to Make Money Writing on Medium Posted: 05 Apr 2021 01:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to get paid for posting stories on Medium. When you enroll in Medium's Partner Program, you can place your articles behind Medium's metered paywall, making them available only to paid users. Medium then determines your pay based on how long and often people engage with your writing. [Edit]Enrolling in the Partner Program - Learn how Medium calculates earnings. Medium offers bloggers the opportunity to share free and paid content. When you publish a story behind Medium's paywall, it will only be visible to only paid subscribers (and some non-subscribers who haven't yet run out of articles).[1] To make money with Medium, you'll need to place your articles behind their paywall, which you can do once you enroll in Medium's Partner Program.
- Even if you join the Partner Program, you can still publish articles that are freely available to all users. You won't make money on those articles, but they may encourage new readers to check out your paid content.
- Your pay is determined by reading time—the amount of time a reader spends actively reading your post, which includes scrolling and moving the mouse.[2] Medium members pay $5/month subscription fees, and those fees are then distributed to writers based on the time those readers spend on each members' articles.
- Go to https://medium.com/earn in a web browser. This is the website for Medium's Partner Program.[3]
- Click . It's the black button on the left side of the page.
- If you're not already signed in to your Medium account, you'll be prompted to do so now.
- Review the terms. Before you sign up, click the Terms of Service link to familiarize yourself with Medium's rules. If you agree, check the box next to "I agree."
- Click . It's at the bottom of the page.
- Set up your Stripe account. You'll need to add a payment account to start receiving payments from Medium. Medium uses Stripe for this service. To set up payments:
- Click Set up payouts on Stripe.
- Enter your email address and click Next.
- If you already have an account, enter the password. If not, enter a new password.
- Enter all required information. Make sure to use your legal name, even if you use a pen name to write on Medium.[4]
- Submit your taxpayer information to Medium. You will not be eligible for payments until you submit your taxpayer info:
- Go to https://www.medium.com/me/partner/taxes in a browser.
- Choose whether you're an individual or paying taxes as a company.
- Fill out the form and click Next.
- You will receive a confirmation email from Medium once your information is approved. Once approved, you can start earning money on articles.
- Check your Partner Program Dashboard. The Dashboard, which you will find by clicking your profile photo at the top-right corner of Medium and selecting Medium Partner Program, is where you'll find a running total of your earnings.
- Medium sends payments monthly, usually by the 8th of each month. Depending on your bank, it can take 5-7 business days for your payment to appear in your bank account.
- Earnings on the dashboard are updated daily.
[Edit]Making Posts Eligible to Earn - Open your post on Medium. If you already created a blog post and want to make it eligible to earn on Medium, you'll need to put it behind the paywall.[5]
- If you're not already signed in, sign in now.
- If you're creating a new blog post, you can make your post eligible to earn as you publish it to medium. When you're finished composing, click Publish, which will bring up the Story Preview window. Then, check the box next to "Meter my story so it is eligible to earn money" and click the green Publish now button.
- Click the three-dot icon . It's at the top-right corner of the story. A menu will expand.
- Click . This opens your post for editing.
- Click the three-dot icon . It's at the top-right corner of the page.
- Click . Now you can choose whether you'd like to allow or remove monetization.
- Check the box next to "Meter my story so it is eligible to earn money." This ensures that the post is placed behind Medium's paywall, which is how it can generate money.
- Readers without paid Medium subscriptions can still read several paywall stories per month before needing to purchase a membership. This will not affect your earnings.
- If a friend isn't able to subscribe to Medium but still wants to read your paywalled story, you can share it with them directly using a friend link.[6] Just click the three dots at the top-right corner of the story and click Share Friend Link.
- Click the button. Your post is now behind Medium's paywall, which means all reads will now generate revenue.
[Edit]Writing Successful Medium Articles - Get distributed by Medium. When you publish a post, it will appear on your personal profile page, in your followers' feeds, and in search engines. One way to expand your reach and make more money is to write articles that get noticed by Medium editors and are further distributed throughout the platform.[7] If the editorial team distributes your article on Medium, people who aren't already following your work can come across your story, giving you more opportunities to get paid. There's no surefire way to have your work distributed more widely, but here are the basic things Medium editors are looking for:
- High-quality, well-written, error-free, easy-to-follow articles written with the reader in mind.
- Stories that share new insights and perspectives, stir emotions, provide meaningful advice, and offer fresh takes on familiar issues.
- Honest and factual, supported with trustworthy sources.
- Contains no clickbait, advertising, or content that violate's Medium's rules.[8]
- Perfect your headlines. Your headline should not only give readers context about the story, but also help them decide whether the story is worth reading.[9] What makes your story unique? Include that in the headline so readers choose your story over others. Be direct, focus on what's interesting, and use a fresh, clear voice.
- A clickbait headline may encourage someone to click your link, but unless your story delivers on the headline's promise, the reader won't engage with your story for long, and probably won't return.
- Optimize your stories for search engines. A great way to bring more views to your stories from search engines is to focus on search engine optimization (SEO). Setting a proper SEO title and description, using effective tags, including at least one image (with alt text), and easy-to-read formatting are all factors that can help your posts appear at the top of peoples' Google and Bing search results.[10]
- Write about popular and trending topics with a unique perspective. Fresh ideas about familiar or trending topics can really drive up your readership. The key is to offer takes that are original rather than reframing other peoples' ideas in new ways. No matter how popular a topic is, nobody wants to read the same ideas more than once. Consider your topic, do some research on what others have already said, and make a list of new approaches that can make your work stand out.
- Teach your readers something new. What can you teach people that can improve their lives? Make the way they do things a little easier or more enjoyable? Consider the value your words can add to peoples' lives and use your platform to share knowledge.
- If explaining a step-by-step process, test your process thoroughly, and make sure the organization is easy to follow.
- Use valid sources whenever possible—it adds to your credibility.
- Submit your best work to Medium publications. Any Medium user can create a publication, invite other writers, and create their own virtual magazine. Some (but not all) Medium publications also pay their writers for stories, meaning that you can make even more money submitting your work to those publications. As a Partner, you'll receive a newsletter once per month containing submission opportunities for some of Medium's most widely-read publications, so keep an eye out for that.[11]
- Medium also hosts some official Medium-run publications (all open for submissions) including LEVEL (a men's magazine), ZORA (for women of color), and Elemental (science-backed health and wellness).
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| How to Make an Origami Star Box Posted: 04 Apr 2021 05:00 PM PDT The origami star box is a traditional Japanese origami design that can be used to hold small gifts, coins, paper clips, earrings, and more! If you already know a little bit about origami, it won't take you long at all to make this little treasure box. Try making a few different origami boxes to decorate your desk with, or give them to your friends as a special gift. Difficulty: Medium. [Edit]Starting the Box - Pick out a square piece of origami paper. Pick a piece of origami paper that's already cut into a small square so that it's easier to fold. Try to use paper that's made specifically for origami so that it's lightweight and easy to work with. If you'd like to, choose a piece of paper with color on one side and no color on the other so you can follow the directions easily.[1]
- Classic origami is thin and lightweight, and you can find it at most craft supply stores. Using regular printer paper will be tough, since it's harder to fold and doesn't keep its shape as well.
- Flip the paper over so the colored side faces up. If you're using a 2-sided origami paper, flip it over so that the non-colored side is down and the colored side faces you. Angle the paper so it's in a diamond shape to start with in front of you.[2]
- It may help to work near a flat surface, like a table or countertop, so you can rest the paper on something while you work.
- Fold the paper in half diagonally. Grab the top point of the diamond and fold it down to meet the bottom point of the diamond. Press down on the fold to crease the paper, but leave the paper on the table to make your next fold.[3]
- This will make a cute, tiny triangle out of your paper.
- Fold the left corner over to the right corner. Grab the left corner of the triangle and bring it over to the right corner, folding the small triangle you made in half. Press down on the fold to crease it into place, and leave your paper on the table.[4]
- This fold will make an even cuter and tinier triangle.
- Lift the corner of the paper up to separate the layers. Keeping the paper folded into a triangle, lift up the first layer to open up the corners. This will create a small opening in the flap that you can hold open with your fingers.[5]
- Make sure you're only working with the top 2 layers of paper, and you're leaving the bottom 2 layers of paper alone.
- Press the corner down to flatten it into a square. Still working with only the one flap that you opened up, press it down in the center to flatten it out. Crease the edges with your fingers to make a small square out of half the paper, with the pointed triangle flip still underneath it.[6]
- This will make an abstract shape with a square on top and a triangle on the bottom.
- Turn the paper over and lift the left flap up. Grab your origami paper and flip it over so that the shape is resting on top of the small square part. Keep the triangle portion of the paper on top so you can work with it next.[7]
- Open the flap and push it downwards to flatten it. Taking the triangle flap that you still have, open it up and push it downward just like you did with the other one. This will create a small square out of your paper that you can work with.[8]
- Be sure you're creasing the paper really well with your fingers on each fold you make. This will ensure that your box stays intact when you open it up.
- The square that you end up with is also called a "square base."
[Edit]Making Squash Folds - Fold the left and right corners in toward the center. Making sure the opening of the square is pointed downward, fold the left and right flaps in. Meet the corners in the center of the square to create 2 small triangles on either side.[9]
- Make sure your paper looks symmetrical at this point so you know you're folding each side evenly.
- Open the left flap and press down to squash fold it. Pull the left flap up and then press down on the bottom part, squashing it into a fold. Crease the edges with your fingers to hold them down.[10]
- The left flap should have a small triangle at the bottom and then be open at the top.
- Do the same thing to the right flap. Lift up the right flap and press down on the bottom part to make a squash fold. Again, use your fingers to crease the edges and hold them in their shape.[11]
- Both flaps should be folded the same way, so your paper should be symmetrical at this point. If it isn't, go back 1 step and try again.
- Turn the paper over and repeat on the other side. Flip your square of paper over and fold the left and right corners in toward the center. Pull the left flap up and squash fold it, then pull the right flap up and squash fold it. Make sure you crease the paper every time you fold to hold your box in place.[12]
- Your origami paper won't be square anymore, but it won't quite be triangular, either.
[Edit]Finishing and Opening the Box - Fold the left flap over to the right. Making sure the opening of your paper still faces downard, grab the left flap and fold it over to the right. This should expose a solid piece of paper without any folds or creases in it that hides the folds you just made.[13]
- Your paper still won't look like a square, but it will be closer to its original shape than what it just was.
- Fold both sides in toward the center. Keeping the paper in the same position, grab the right and left corners and fold them in until they meet in the center. The bottom part of the paper will make a pointed triangle.[14]
- At this point, you're starting to make the base of the box.
- Flip the paper over and repeat on the other side. Turn your paper over so you see the other side of the exposed paper without any folds. Now, bring the right and left corners in toward the center to make a pointed triangle base. Your entire paper will look like an ice cream cone with a geometric scoop of ice cream on the top.[15]
- The top portion of the paper will eventually turn into the flat base of the box.
- Crease the top layer upwards to make a small triangle. Keeping your paper neatly situated, grab the bottom part of the top layer (the point of the ice cream cone). Lift this flap up until it hits the point that it can't fold anymore, then press down on the fold to crease it into place.[16]
- You're almost there! You only have a few more steps until you can unfold your box.
- Repeat the last step for the 3 other sides of the paper. Flip the flap over to the left to reveal another side of the origami paper. Fold the point upward to make a triangle on top just like you did in the last step. Flip the flap over and make a triangle on top 2 more times until your paper looks like it has a 4-point star in the center.[17]
- At this point, you might be able to see the box shape come into formation.
- Open your box from the top and flatten out the sides. Flip your paper over until the opening faces upwards. Using your fingers, carefully pull the sides apart until they're flat, with the bottom part of the box flat on the table. Smooth out any creases to watch your box unfold before your very eyes![18]
- To make sure the bottom of the box is completely flat, press it down on the table and run your fingers over the bottom to smooth it out.
[Edit]Decorating the Star Box - Use acrylic paint to paint the box a different color. If you aren't quite happy with how your star box looks, pick out an acrylic paint color and use a paint brush to give it an extra decoration. Try painting the sides one color and the bottom part another for a cool, contrasting effect.[19]
- You can find acrylic paint at most craft stores.
- Try pairing red and pink, green and yellow, or blue and purple.
- Glue rhinestones to the outer triangles of the box. Grab a hot glue gun and wait for it to warm up. Add 5 to 6 small dots of hot glue on the outer edges of the box, then use small fake rhinestones to decorate the edges. You can do this to all 4 of the outer triangles, or keep it fancy by just decorating one.[20]
- Use silver rhinestones for a diamond look, or go with brightly colored ones for an eye-catching design.
- Make your star box shine with some glitter glue. Hold the point of a glitter glue pen up to your box and gently squeeze it to make the glue come out. Use the glitter glue to add stars, polka dots, or even your name to the outside of your star box. Don't forget to let the glue dry before you start putting things into your box![21]
- Try picking out your favorite color of glitter glue to personalize the box even more.
- If you don't have glitter glue, use liquid school glue to make a design on the box, then sprinkle loose glitter on top of it. Be careful with this method, as it can get a little messy.
- Store candy, paper clips, earrings, or beads in your star box. Now that your box is done, you can keep it on your desk or dresser to store small items that might get lost. You can keep your jewelry organized, declutter your workspace, or hold craft supplies with your beautiful origami box.[22]
- Try making a few star boxes in different colors to decorate your room and organize your area.
- Really crease every single fold you make so the box holds its shape.
- Origami can be tough to master, especially if it's your first time. Go slow, and don't be afraid to start over with a new piece of paper!
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Origami paper
- Acrylic paint (optional)
- Rhinestones (optional)
- Hot glue gun (optional)
- Glitter glue (optional)
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| How to Make a Tablecloth Posted: 04 Apr 2021 09:00 AM PDT When it comes to home décor, tablecloths are an elegant way to brighten up rooms while protecting table finishes from water stains and scratches. You can make a simple tablecloth with some careful measurements and basic stitching. Find some fabric that matches your color preference, then sew it together to create your own stylish decoration. [Edit]Measuring for Size and Shape - Choose a drop length for your cloth. The drop length is how much fabric hangs from the edges of the table. For a standard tablecloth used in informal dining, the drop length is . Your tablecloth can have a different drop length than this, so adjust the measurement to suit the design you have in mind. Take all of your measurements in inches, if possible, to easily figure out the total length of cloth you need.[1]
- A formal tablecloth ideally reaches the floor. The drop length for such a tablecloth is the table's height, or close to it.
- If you aren't sure what drop length to use, measure your table's height. Measure from the tabletop down to where you want the tablecloth to end.
- Measure the length and width if your table is rectangular. Get a measuring tape and take the dimensions of the tabletop. Record the dimensions on a piece of paper along with your chosen drop length. You will need these measurements to figure out how much fabric to get.[2]
- Square tabletops follow the same rules as rectangular tabletops. As long as you have the length, width, and drop length, you can calculate how much fabric to get.
- Find the diameter if your table is round. Round tables are a little bit different than rectangular tables. To measure the diameter, set the tape measure across the center of the table. The diameter is the distance from 1 side of the table to the other.[3]
- For oval tables, measure across the table in both directions. Use the longer measurement when calculating how much fabric to get.
- Choose a hem length for your tablecloth. In many tablecloths, the edges of the fabric fold up slightly to create a hem. Account for a hem if you plan on adding a feature like mitered corners. Keep the hem length in mind since it adds to the amount of fabric you need to create the tablecloth.[4]
- For a neat tablecloth, try a double-fold hem. Plan on each fold being , meaning you need of fabric total to create the hem.
- Calculate the table's area to make a square or rectangular tablecloth. Use a simple mathematical formula to determine how much cloth you need to cover the table. You will need the table's measurements, along with a pencil and a calculator. Determine the total length and width separately, then multiply them together to figure out the total amount of cloth needed for your design.[5]
- The formula for the tablecloth's width is: table width + (drop length x 2) + (hem length x 2).
- For example, if your table is wide with a drop distance: 30 + (20 x 2) + (1 x 2) = 72.
- To find the total length of fabric needed, use the formula: table length + (drop length x 2) + (hem length x 2).
- If your table is long with a drop distance: 30 + (20 x 2) + (1 x 2) = 72.
- Determine the table's area with the diameter for a round tablecloth. Multiply the drop length by 2, then add it to the diameter. Add the hem length to that sum in order to get a basic estimate of your table's size.[6]
- For round tables, the formula is: diameter + (drop length x 2) + hem length
- For example, if your table is wide with an equal drop distance: 30 + (30 x 2) + 1 = 91.
- Divide the tablecloth area by 36 to determine how much fabric you need. This calculation shows you how many yards of cloth you need to buy. Many fabric stores sell cloth by the yard, so take the total with you if you go shopping. The formula only works if you took all your measurements in inches. For other units of measurement, you will need to divide by a different number.[7]
- If you chose to measure in feet, divide the total area by 3 to determine your yardage.
- For measurements in centimeters, divide the total area by 100 to get the total square meters of fabric required for the tablecloth.
[Edit]Cutting and Sewing the Fabric Pieces - Lay the fabric upside down and cut it to size. If you're using patterned fabric, place the patterned side facedown. Spread the cloth out so the "wrong" side, the side that will become the tablecloth's underside, faces you. Position the fabric across the center part of the table. Then, cut the fabric according to your size, drop length, and hem measurements if it hasn't been cut already.[8]
- For a round table, you will need to carefully cut all the way around the fabric. Most of the time, the fabric won't be big enough. When this happens, cut the fabric into a single section fitting across the table's diameter, then sew additional pieces to it.
- If your fabric is a solid color, both of its sides may look similar. Choose the side you like better to serve as the top side of the tablecloth and place it facedown.
- Many craft supply stores will cut the tablecloth for you if you bring your measurements to the store. Otherwise, mark your measurements on the tablecloth and cut it yourself with a sharp pair of scissors.
- Cut additional pieces if your table is wider than the fabric. Keep the fabric across the center length of the table. Measure the fabric's width. Then, subtract that number from the tablecloth width you calculated earlier to determine how much extra fabric you need to complete the design. Cut new pieces of fabric, making them the same length as the original piece.[9]
- For the best-looking tablecloth, divide the remaining width by 2. Cut 2 pieces of fabric and use them to border the original piece. Doing this makes your tablecloth look much more even.
- Set the fabric side by side if your tablecloth consists of multiple pieces. Most of the time, you won't be able to buy fabric wide enough to fit the table, so you need to use multiple pieces. Center the main piece, draping it across the table's length. Place the smaller cuts on either side of it. Combined, these pieces will be enough to form the tablecloth according to your original calculations.[10]
- If your fabric has a pattern, make sure the patterns on each piece match when you place them next to one another.
- Pin the bigger piece of fabric over the narrower pieces. Set aside 1 of the narrower pieces for now. Find the selvage edges on the remaining pieces, which feel thicker and more tightly woven. Lay the bigger cut over the smaller one, making sure the selvage edges are flush before you pin the fabric together.[11]
- The selvage edges are a little tougher to sew through, but they don't fray. Using them now reduces the amount of trimming you need to do later to make the tablecloth look perfect.
- Create a straight stitch along the length of the fabric. Position your needle on the selvage edge or about up from the longer edge of the fabric. Sew in a single line to the opposite end of the fabric. Remove the pins as you work. The stitches will bind the fabric pieces together.[12]
- A straight stitch is the most basic sewing stitch and it can be made with either a sewing machine or a needle and thread. To make the stitch, weave in and out of the fabric in a straight line. Leave about of space between each individual stitch.
- Sew the other piece of fabric to the opposite end of the tablecloth. Repeat pinning and sewing the second narrow piece. Align the edges, then begin securing the fabric pieces together. Make a line of straight stitches along the fabric's length.[13]
- Remember to leave seam allowance between the edge of the fabric and the row of straight stitches.
[Edit]Hemming and Finishing the Tablecloth - Iron the seams flat by pressing them open with an iron. Plug in a clothing iron and let it heat up. Set the sewn edges of the cloth on the table. Once the iron is hot, run it along the length of each seam. This will flatten the seam, preparing it for cutting.[14]
- Push the seam flat to smooth out any wrinkles. You may need to go over it a few times, but don't let the iron sit in place on the fabric.
- Measure the width of the middle section and smaller panels. The math portion is almost over, but do a little more to ensure the tablecloth is the size you need it to be. Use a tape measure to determine the width of the middle section. Then, subtract that from the tablecloth's total width. Divide the result by 2 to figure out how wide each of the side panels needs to be.[15]
- The formula for finding the width of a side panel is (total width - width of middle section) / 2.
- Mark the distance from the seams and cut off the extra fabric. Get a fabric marking pen that contrasts the color of fabric you are using for the tablecloth. Using a ruler, measure out from the seams on both sides. Mark the fabric according to the width measurement you calculated, then remove the excess with sharp scissors.[16]
- Basically, you cut an even line around the tablecloth to bring it to the correct drop length. When you're done cutting, the fabric will match the size and shape of your table.
- Fold the tablecloth and iron it twice to create the hem. For a basic hem, fold the edge of the tablecloth in by . Press it flat with a hot clothing iron. Then, fold the hem in another and iron it flat again. Repeat this around the entire tablecloth to hem it.[17]
- Doing this creates a double-fold hem, one of the most basic and useful hems possible. There are many other ways to make a hem, such as with a blind hem stitch or bonding tape.
- Create mitered corners by folding rectangular tablecloths. Fold the hem on the longer edge of the cloth over the hem on the shorter edge. Unfold the corner to reveal a grid pattern formed by the creases. Draw a diagonal line through the middle square. Cut the fabric along the line, then fold the cut edge down and iron it. Fold in the sides, fold in the cut edge, then fold in the sides again to create the mitered corner.[18]
- Pin the mitered corner to hold it in place while you work on the other corners.
- Mitered corners give tablecloths perfect 45-degree edges that fit perfectly over any square or rectangular table.
- Sew around the hem to complete the tablecloth. Position a sewing needle right beside the edge of the inner fold on the hem. Work all the way around the tablecloth with straight stitches. When you get to a corner, pivot the fabric to continue stitching along the hem. When you're done, drape the tablecloth over the table to see how well it fits![19]
- Start and end with a backstitch. To create a backstitch, start with a straight stitch, loop the needle back, then stitch forward again. Backstitches hold the fabric pieces more strongly together.
- Remove the pins as you sew around the corners. Iron the hem one last time as needed to keep it flat.
- Plan hems carefully. Using a hem other than a double-fold hem may affect the length and width of your tablecloth.
- Sewing a tablecloth is easiest with non-patterned fabric. Get fabric printed in a solid color so you don't need to match the patterns on each fabric panel.
- Wash and iron wrinkled fabric you buy from the store. Flattening out the fabric in advance makes sewing a lot easier.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Calculator
- Pen and paper
- Measuring tape
- Fabric
- Sewing pins
- Iron
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Fabric marking pen
- Scissors
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