I Would Be Broke If I Did Not Start Medium

Sometimes Medium payday may only be $40, but it’s better than $0 by a longshot.

Shamar M
All About M

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My first story was published on Medium in October 2020. I should have started sooner, but Vocal Media was first and I let imposter syndrome stop me from joining sooner.

Right from day one, my father told me not to expect anything from blogging. He told me it would be just a hobby and nothing more, something for me to do during lockdown. And I agreed with him, I had no professional writing skills apart from the ones I adapted during university, but compared to expert freelance writers and storytellers, I was just a blogging baby.

I love proving people wrong, even myself.

After winning three competitions on Vocal Media*, I mustered up the courage to join Medium. Once again, I was expecting nothing at first. I had no idea how the platform worked, I had no followers, completely new to the game.

My first ‘big earner’ according to my expertise was called Craving Carbs? Here’s Why.

Within my first month, I made $23.77 which is exceptionally good compared to most newbies.

The algorithm has changed 1000 times since 2021, and unfortunately, I don’t believe it’s that easy to earn anything above $5 in…

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Shamar M
All About M

27. Based in the UK. PG DIP HR Management. Chief of publication The First Time. Editor in About Me Stories.