Claps vs. Read Time, a Newbe Weighs in

It seems like a good idea to me.

I have to admit, I’m not as altruistic as some writers on Medium. I want to help other writers, but honestly, I want to make money for my work. I admit when I was first writing it was a shot in the arm to see my gags used in cartoons, radio stations use my material, see TV standups use my jokes or see my stuff in print. But it got to the point where I wanted decent…