New Writers — If I Made It a Year on Medium So Can You
4 lessons I learned after 365 days on Medium
I did it! I’ve made it one year on Medium. And wow have I learned a lot.
This not only exceeded my expectations but it also proved to me that I am a writer.
I repeat: I AM A WRITER.
I haven’t made a thousand dollars. I don’t know if I’ve been curated and I don’t have 100,000 followers. But that’s not the key to success on this platform. (In my opinion)
It’s about the people you meet and your own unique story.
When I started on Medium, I had no idea what I was doing or why I was motivated to write. I felt like I was floundering and didn’t know where to start.
Still, I kept showing up to write and share, which helped me get in a rhythm. Ultimately, pushing through when I wanted to quit or when I felt discouraged was key to my success — as well as finding a great community to encourage me when I needed an extra lift.
It’s amazing how none of us have ever met each other but somehow we find ways to support each other.
I originally didn’t even know if I was going to make it on Medium. I had a bad habit of getting excited at first and then…
