As the year 2023 comes to a close, I reflect on my journey as a writer on Medium.
It’s been a significant year for me, especially since I’ve been a part of the Medium community since December 2015.
However, 2023 is a year of personal growth, strategic learning, and rewarding achievements.
Below, I will share three tips that significantly impacted my earnings in December 2023.
Consistent Writing and Overcoming Limitations
Throughout 2023, my commitment to consistently publishing articles was unwavering.
Despite starting my writing journey on Medium in late 2015, this year marked a new level of dedication and a significant improvement.
One challenge I faced was the limitations imposed by my free subscription.
I often encountered intriguing articles I couldn’t fully access, leaving me missing valuable insights and learning opportunities.
The Leap of Faith
On September 25, 2023, I decided to take a leap of faith.
I subscribed to Medium’s paid plan with a clear objective: to offset the $5 monthly subscription fee through my writing earnings.
This decision wasn’t made lightly, as I was uncertain whether the investment would be worth it.
However, the results were encouraging.
By October, I had earned $8.63 more than the subscription fee. I maintained this momentum in November, reaching a slightly lower at $6.89.
Setting Higher Goals
Emboldened by these tiny successes, I set a higher target for December: to earn at least $50, enough to cover a year’s subscription.
I surpassed this goal to my delight, ending the month with $55.01 in earnings.
This achievement was not just a fluke but a testament to the effectiveness of the strategies I had learned and implemented.
Strategies for Success
Engagement: Key to Growth
One of the strategies that significantly contributed to my success was engagement.
Throughout the year, I emphasized the importance of interactions – follows, claps, highlights, comments, and replies.
As I’ve shared in previous articles, this level of engagement can significantly impact your visibility and connection with the audience.
It’s a time-consuming endeavor but undeniably fruitful.
Captivating Headlines
Another change I implemented was in crafting my article headlines.
Moving away from straightforward, potentially dull titles, I focused on making them more attractive and engaging.
This minor tweak made a noticeable difference in attracting readers.
Understanding Audience Preferences
I also observed that articles on Medium offering tips about writing attracted more readers.
While I write about various topics, including entrepreneurship, it was clear that insights about the Medium platform resonated more with the audience.
Sharing my experiences and journey as a Medium writer was more impactful than other topics.
Gratitude and Hope for the Future
As I look forward to 2024, I’m filled with optimism and appreciation.
My experience on Medium this year has been financially rewarding and immensely enriching.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the authors who have shared their wisdom on audience engagement and article monetization.
Their insights have been instrumental in my growth as a writer.
My 2023 journey on Medium has been a blend of consistent effort, strategic changes, and learning from the community.
It reinforces the belief that turning your passion for writing into a rewarding endeavor with dedication and the right approach is possible.
Let’s hope that 2024 will be an even more successful year for all of us in the Medium community!
Dr. Mazlan Abbas 