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Back to Medium: Renewed Purpose and Perspective

I am back now and will keep going with it.

Miriam Rachel
Candid Talk

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Photo by Jonathan Cosens Photography on Unsplash

Happy New Year everyone.

I made a tough call in December and stepped back from writing on Medium.

The decision was never light. To one who thrives on creativity and sharing his musings with others, Medium has been more than just a platform.

It’s a place where a very vibrant community of writers and readers connect. However, starting in December, I found myself deeply discouraged.

No wait, actually, it was before that. But in December, I walked away for that time.

The Boost program had changed the game for article promotion and monetization, and my earnings were taking a significant hit.

The decline made me feel like it was not worth the effort anymore, and I needed time to reassess my relationship with writing on the site.

The Harsh Reality of Discouragement

When the Boost program first came on board, it was great because it was one of those avenues that would provide writers with greater visibility and more earnings.

In the beginning, it was a very good opportunity. In my experience, however, it became increasingly difficult to get boosted as…

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