How I Started Earning Money on Medium with ChatGPT — And How You Can Too
Let me share a story that completely changed how I look at writing online.
It’s real, simple, and something anyone can do — even if you’ve never earned a dollar from writing before.
This is how I started making money on Medium using ChatGPT, how the system actually works, and how you can follow the exact same steps to build your own passive income stream from home.
My Journey: From Zero Reads to Real Earnings
Back in April 2023, I published my very first article on Medium —
“Loaded Lab Review 2023 by Liam James.”
It got just 14 views and 6 reads. Not great, right?
But here’s where things changed.
On April 24, 2023, someone signed up through my article (trial → paid), and I earned my first dollar online.
It was small, but it proved something important — it actually works.
Then on September 26 and October 23, two more readers upgraded to paid accounts. I earned $14.99 one month, then another $14.99 the next month when the same subscriber renewed.
Another person joined later and added $1.50, then another month of $1.50.
The best part?
In October 2024, I received $79 from a single yearly plan purchase through my article.
That moment showed me — even small efforts can turn into real income.
Writing Fast, Writing Smart — with ChatGPT
After that, I got smarter about my process.
In September 2024, I published two quick posts:
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“9 Ways to Earn Money with Medium.com in 2024”
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“5 ChatGPT Hacks You Don’t Know as a YouTuber in 2024”
Each took me about five minutes to create using ChatGPT.
Here’s what I did:
I pasted my YouTube script into ChatGPT, asked it to turn the content into a Medium-style blog, added my personal edits, included pictures, and hit publish.
Even with just a few views (one got $0.04, another $0.08), I realized —
this process could scale.
Now, I aim to publish 1–2 articles every day.
It’s consistent, easy to manage, and each post has the potential to grow over time.
Understanding the Medium Partner Program (MPP)
If you want to earn from your writing, the Medium Partner Program is the key.
Here’s what you need to know:
✅ You must be a Medium member (a paid one).
✅ Publish at least one story in the last six months.
✅ Have a bank account and tax info filled out.
✅ Be 18+ years old.
✅ Live in a supported country (India was added in 2024 🎉).
Once approved, you can place stories behind Medium’s paywall.
Whenever Medium members read your article or listen to your story, you earn money from their membership fees.
You don’t need thousands of followers — quality and engagement matter more than numbers.
My ChatGPT + Medium System (You Can Copy It)
Here’s my exact step-by-step system that anyone can follow:
1. Research Topics That Actually Get Views
Go to Medium’s For You page or search for what’s trending.
I look for evergreen topics — like:
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how to grow on YouTube
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make money online
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freelancing for beginners
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AI tools for creators
These topics never die and attract consistent traffic.
2. Use ChatGPT to Write Drafts
Paste your video script or main idea into ChatGPT.
Ask:
“Write a blog post on this topic in a human tone.”
Then, ask:
“Give me 5 catchy titles for this post.”
Pick the best one (something with power words like earn, grow, secret, or proven).
Then, edit the blog to sound like you — personal tone, relatable words, small examples.
3. Add Images and SEO Touches
Upload relevant visuals with alt text and short captions — they help with Google search rankings.
Use up to five tags in Medium that fit your content (e.g., “ChatGPT,” “Medium Partner Program,” “earn money online”).
Ask ChatGPT to write your SEO description:
“Write an SEO-friendly description under 155 characters for this post.”
4. Add Disclaimers if You Use Affiliate Links
Transparency builds trust.
I add this line at the end of my posts:
“This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.”
5. Publish, Stay Consistent, and Watch the Data
Not every post will go viral — that’s normal.
Some will get 5 views, others 500+.
But consistency is the real secret.
You never know which story might take off and start bringing in real income.
Why This Strategy Works (And What to Avoid)
✅ Why It Works:
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You’re combining ChatGPT’s speed with your unique human touch.
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Frequent publishing gives your profile more visibility.
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The Medium Partner Program rewards engagement — not just clicks.
⚠️ What to Avoid:
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Never copy other people’s stories or use raw ChatGPT output without editing.
Medium bans low-quality or duplicated content. -
Avoid spammy affiliate links. Always disclose properly.
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Don’t expect instant riches. Growth is gradual but steady.
One Reddit writer said it perfectly:
“People who steal or rewrite others’ work get banned. Those who write consistently and add value, win in the long run.”
My Goal and Your Takeaway
My goal is simple — publish daily using this ChatGPT + Medium strategy, learn from analytics, and refine what works.
Your takeaway:
You can absolutely start this today.
Pick your niche, research trending topics, use ChatGPT for structure, add your personal touch, and hit publish.
Even if one of your stories connects deeply with readers, that’s where your real growth begins — both in audience and income.
Quick Checklist Before You Start
✅ Choose your niche (evergreen + what you know)
✅ Research trending stories on Medium
✅ Use ChatGPT to create your first draft
✅ Edit in your natural human voice
✅ Add visuals, captions, tags, and SEO description
✅ Include affiliate disclaimer if needed
✅ Publish — and repeat daily or weekly
Final Words
If you’ve ever wanted to make money writing online, Medium is one of the easiest and most legitimate ways to start.
And when you combine it with ChatGPT, you can produce quality content fast — without losing your personal touch.
Start small, stay consistent, and keep experimenting.
Because one post — just one — can change your life.
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