Writing On The Internet Taught Me Some Harsh Lessons
What you need to know if you want to make money writing online.
My online writing origin story is different from how you’d expect it to be.
I didn’t write to make money or chase fame. I’d always loved writing since I was a child. My first published poem was written when I was four.
Words were my favorite form of catharsis. Writing helped ease the load off my chest. It gave me an outlet for my imagination and emotions.
I started writing online for a similar reason. I had a ton of stories I needed to say, and in 2014, the online publishing platform Quora gave me the perfect outlet. After writing consistently for a few months, I got followers and praises from people all over the world. In my hometown, I started getting recognized by random people on the streets. This was my first taste of “fame,” and I couldn’t get enough of it.
Writing on Quora started an avalanche of events that changed the course of my life. I sought out platforms to publish long-form content and landed on Medium. I published four books and started freelancing for US-based startups.
Fast forward to 2024, and I’m a full-time writer. I work on my own terms, can take vacations without worrying about money, and have found…
