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Julie’s Simple and Easy Medium IQ Test
A jab at writing and reading on Medium
Lately, Medium has been feeling less like a writer’s paradise and more like a chaotic group project where everyone shows up late with half-baked ideas and clickbait titles.
Between algorithm woes, curation mysteries, and a distinct lack of actual readers, the site has become the perfect place for a nagging sense of doubt disguised as self-growth. So, if you’ve ever wondered if you’re truly cut out for this wild ride of claps, stats, and empty promises of viral fame, take Julie’s Simple IQ Test! It’s not scientifically proven, but then again, neither is the claim that waking up at 3 a.m. for work will make you a billionaire. Because if that’s the case I’d be one by now.
1. How do you measure success on Medium?
A. By the number of claps on your article.
B. By the insightful comments you received (because only real people leave insightful comments).
C. By the disappointment after seeing “0 views” despite having a perfect click-bait SEO title.
2. True or False: Adding “10 Ways to Succeed on Medium” to your headline guarantees you’ll be a millionaire by tomorrow.
3. What’s the best way to get Medium readers to read your stories?
