Earnings from My First Month on Medium: A Surprising Journey
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Chapter 1: My Surprising Start
Never did I imagine achieving this as a beginner! In just a month on Medium, I wrote 18 articles, with several more under review by different publications!
On July 29, I stumbled upon an article discussing various passive income strategies. Unlike the countless misleading 'get rich quick' schemes, this piece focused on writing for Medium and building a supportive ecosystem around it, complete with genuine earnings screenshots from Medium, Gumroad, and Substack.
I was captivated, but then I hit a paywall. For only a dollar for the first week, and the first month free, I eagerly signed up.
The registration process was straightforward, and I quickly resumed reading. One article led to another, and soon I found myself engrossed in a reading spree that lasted the night.
The following day, I was ready to write my first article on a random subject, seizing the opportunity while I was still in the free trial period.
First Story
My debut article was titled "How AI Automation Agencies are Raking in Millions." On the first day, I received 14 views—a promising start considering I had no followers and minimal knowledge of SEO.
By the end of the week, I had published two articles and accumulated a total of 88 views.
First Earnings
During that first week, Medium introduced new guidelines for their Partner Program, allowing me to start earning money immediately. This development motivated me to write a third article about the latest chatGPT update. To my astonishment, I woke up the next day to find I had made $2.20 from just 58 views on my piece. Although it was a modest amount, it was a significant confidence booster.
After 18 articles and a total of 1,355 views, I had earned $13.80 in my first month.
Struggling to Find the Right Medium Publications for Your Work?
I had heard from various writers that a single viral article could dramatically boost your income. This indeed happened to me when my article, "Key Points From Every Article That Made $100 and Went Viral," attracted significant attention from paying readers, contributing nearly half of my total earnings for the month.
Not Every Day is a Win
While I experienced success in the earlier part of the month, my views dwindled as the month progressed. I suspect this was due to my ongoing quest to identify my niche.
Reflecting on My Journey
Who would have thought? One month in, I gained 170 followers and earned an impressive $13.80. I jokingly consider myself the J.K. Rowling of Medium now! But in all seriousness, knowing I have a small yet enthusiastic audience has inspired me to keep writing.
My goal moving forward is to build on the strategies that worked well for me in my first month and to engage more with fellow writers!
I've Noticed a Significant Increase in Views After Implementing This Strategy.
New writers, if you're struggling to attract readers to your articles, follow this exact strategy and watch the results unfold.
Thank You
To achieve this, I must extend my gratitude to several writers who motivated me throughout the month, encouraging me to complete 18 articles: Anangsha Alammyan, Zulie Rane, and James Julian. These individuals are true hustlers, having established what I would call a "Medium Ecosystem." They have posted numerous YouTube videos on writing for Medium, sharing valuable tips and tricks.
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Chapter 2: Earnings Insights
In the video "Here's How Much $$$ I Made by Publishing Only 2 Medium Articles (in July 2021)," the creator shares their earnings journey and insights after publishing just two articles on Medium.
In another video titled "How Much Money You Can Make Writing on Medium in 2024," the creator discusses potential earnings and strategies for success on the platform.