From First Dollar to Writing Success: My Journey on Medium
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Chapter 1: My First Dollar on Medium
Recently, I embarked on a writing adventure on Medium, and I’m thrilled to share that I’ve earned my very first dollar! The journey has been challenging yet fulfilling, providing me with valuable insights and skills. Here are five key strategies that significantly enhanced my writing experience:
- Engaging with articles focused on improving writing skills.
- Networking with fellow writers.
- Dedicating time each day for writing.
- Allowing myself the freedom to express my thoughts.
- Exploring various publications to understand their styles.
I plan to keep practicing these techniques and strive for continuous improvement.
This video discusses potential earnings from writing on Medium in 2024, shedding light on what new writers can expect in terms of income.
Section 1.1: The Importance of Patience
One of the critical lessons I’ve learned during my time on Medium is the virtue of patience. Building a successful writing career takes time and persistence. Crafting an article that effectively educates readers requires thoughtful consideration. Additionally, growing my follower count to 100 and monetizing my writing will not happen overnight. The more consistently I write, the closer I get to my goals, including getting accepted into various publications.
Subsection 1.1.1: Celebrating Progress
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Section 1.2: Finding Pride and Appreciation
Another significant takeaway from my journey is a deep sense of pride and appreciation for the effort I’ve invested in my writing. Reflecting on my journey, I feel proud of the dedication and hard work I’ve poured into my articles on Medium.
I also value every step of this process, from:
- Signing up for Medium and investing in a membership.
- Learning the ropes of writing, editing, and using visuals.
- Hitting the 'Publish' button and embracing my identity as a writer.
- Engaging with my audience through 'claps' and comments.
- Writing my second article and starting to grow my follower base.
- Reaching the milestone of 100 followers, which opened the door to monetization.
In conclusion, my initial weeks have been both exciting and labor-intensive, and I recognize that I’m just at the beginning of my writing journey. My aspiration is to evolve into a writing millionaire—or at least a thousandaire! I’m eager to connect with more writers and welcome their feedback to guide my growth.
If you’re looking for insightful articles on writing, I highly recommend checking out Zulie Rane.
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Chapter 2: Reflecting on Earnings
This video explores the income generated from a year of writing on Medium, providing insights for aspiring writers on their potential earnings.