I Quit Medium For 6 Months. Here’s What Brought Me Back.
And, my new strategy
About 6 months ago, I decided to explore my curiosities.
Not wanting to put all of my eggs in one basket, I took an indefinite break from Medium — to explore new ways of making money as a writer.
Suffice it to say, I’m back.
Here’s everything I learned about making money as a digital writer. And, my new strategy for Medium, moving forward.
Why I took a break.
In March of 2024, I wrote this story outlining why I felt the need to take a step back from Medium.
In short, my earnings were becoming inconsistent and I wasn’t sure if Medium was the best place to monetize my efforts.
For some background…
…I had just started receiving sponsorship deals on my YouTube channel. And, I was finding success on various platforms like Newsbreak and Substack. All of this, led me to become wary of what I call my effort-vs-earnings ratio.
So, I dove headfirst into my experimental YouTube content — to reveal what opportunities are actually out there for writers…
