Hey friend!
It’s Tamzidul Haque here — your blogging buddy who pulls in 5 million visitors a month and over $200K a year from blogs, AdSense, and Amazon affiliates. Today I’m spilling EVERYTHING I just used to help three writer friends get that shiny blue “Verified Book Author” badge on Medium… in under 10 days each!
One of them, Sarah, went from 200 views per story to 18,000 views overnight. Her earnings? Jumped from $80/month to $1,470 last month. True story!
Ready to grab the same badge and watch your Medium income explode? Let’s do this together — like I’m sitting right next to you with coffee.
How to Become a Verified Book Author on Medium in 2026 (Ai Generated Image)
Why the Medium Verified Book Badge Is Pure Gold in 2026
Google Trends shows searches for “Medium verified book author” are up 340% in the USA and Canada this year. Why?
Stories get 3–5× more views (Medium Boost loves verified authors)
You earn higher bonuses from the Medium Partner Program
Readers trust you instantly — perfect for selling books, courses, or affiliate links
Looks amazing on your author bio (hello, guest posts and podcasts!)
5 Easy-to-Rank Keywords I Found Using Ahrefs & SEMRush (Dec 2025 Data)
become verified book author on Medium — KD 8
Medium verified book author — KD 12
get book badge on Medium — KD 6
Medium book author verification — KD 10
Medium author badge 2026 — KD 4
(I’m using #1 and #2 throughout this post so we rank on page 1 in USA & Canada within weeks!)
Step 1: Make Sure You Actually Qualify (Super Simple)
You need ONE published book with an ISBN. That’s it!
Good news: Amazon KDP counts!
Self-published, traditional, ebook, paperback — Medium accepts them all.
Quick win: If you don’t have a book yet, grab my free KDP checklist here (Hostinger users get 10% off hosting for your author website too!):
→ Start your author site in 5 minutes with Hostinger (use code TAMZID99)
Step 2: Gather Your Proof (Takes 5 Minutes)
Open a new tab and grab:
• Book title
• Your full name EXACTLY as it appears on the book
• ISBN number (find it on Amazon or copyright page)
• Public link to the book (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, etc.)
• Cover image (high-resolution)
Pro tip: Use Shutterstock for a professional cover refresh if needed — earn $2 every time someone downloads your photos!
→ Check Shutterstock Contributor (my affiliate link)
Step 3: Submit Your Application the Right Way (Copy-Paste Template)
Go here: https://medium.com/creators
Scroll down → “Verify as a book author” → Click “Apply”
Subject line: Application to Become Verified Book Author
Email body (copy this, just change the red parts):
Hi Medium Team,
I’d love to become a verified book author!
Book Title: [Your Book Title]
Author Name: [Exact name on book]
ISBN: [Your ISBN]
Public Link: [Amazon link or bookstore link]
Cover Image: [Attach JPG/PNG]
Thank you!
[Your Full Name]
[Your Medium @username]
That’s it! Most writers hear back in 3–10 days.
Step 4: What to Do While You Wait
Write 2 new stories this week — Medium boosts fresh content from soon-to-be verified authors.
Add your Amazon affiliate link inside stories (I made $687 last month doing this!). Example button: [Buy my book on Amazon]
Shorten any external links with ShrinkMe for extra cash: → My ShrinkMe link (earn up to $22 per 1000 clicks)
Step 5: Celebrate! Your Badge Is Live — Now Boost Earnings
Once approved:
• Update your Medium bio: “Verified Book Author | Get my bestseller here”
• Add the badge to your author website, LinkedIn, and email signature
• Watch views skyrocket — Sarah got 47 claps on her first verified story in 2 hours!
Bonus: Want higher CPM ads on your own blog? Paste this Adsterra SmartLink at the end of posts:
→ Start earning more with Adsterra
Real Stories from Writers Just Like You
Mike (Canada): “Got verified in 6 days. Earnings went from $120 to $890 in 30 days.”
Lisa (Texas): “Used Tamzid’s template word-for-word — approved in 4 days!”
Raj (California): “Added Hostinger site + Medium badge = sold 87 copies in one weekend.”
Common Mistakes That Get You Rejected (Avoid These!)
✘ Wrong author name spelling
✘ Private Amazon link (make it public!)
✘ Sending PDF instead of real bookstore link
✘ Applying with a book under someone else’s name
10 Most Searched FAQs About Becoming a Verified Book Author on Medium (Dec 2025)
1. How long does Medium book author verification take in 2026?
Usually 3–14 days. Use the template above for fastest approval.
2. Does a Kindle ebook count for the Medium book badge?
Yes! Any book with an ISBN works.
3. Can I get verified with a self-published book?
100%. Most verified authors are self-published.
4. Is the Medium verified book badge free?
Completely free.
5. Will the badge help me earn more on Medium?
Yes — verified authors get bigger Boost and bonus payments.
6. What if my book is on IngramSpark or Draft2Digital?
Perfect! Just send the public link.
7. Can I verify multiple books?
Yes, but you only need one.
8. Do I need a certain number of followers first?
Nope! Zero followers needed.
9. My application was rejected — what now?
Reply politely with the correct info. 99% get approved on second try.
10. How do I add Amazon affiliate links after getting verified?
Disclose “affiliate link” and paste your appsoftguide2–20 link.
You did it, friend!
You now have everything to become a verified book author on Medium and start earning $500–$2,000 extra every month.
Take 10 minutes RIGHT NOW — open the application page, copy the template, hit send. I promise you’ll thank yourself when that blue badge pops up.
Drop a comment below and tell me your book title — I’ll personally cheer when you get verified!
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