April Highlights: My Writing Journey on Medium This Month
Hits, misses, reflections, and stats
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If you are wondering if it’s a good idea to write on Medium, I’d say, why not?
I don’t have a creative writing background. I haven’t spent a penny on courses or gimmickry except for a Medium membership.
For those who hope to make it big, fast, opting for a course might help you. Or not.
If you look at it, how many writers rise to the top or continue to stay relevant year after year?
Perhaps a better question is: how many keep their heads above water?
That is, pay their membership dues and still have something left over for a cup of coffee? If you’re measuring your ROI in the form of intangible rewards like personal growth, creative fulfillment, or new connections, then you might be the real winner here.
After achieving overnight success on the NewsBreak platform, moderate success with Medium, and a modest one with Substack, I now know writing on platforms is a very tough and unstable endeavor, despite ‘gurus’ trying to convince you otherwise.
That’s why being a hobbyist blogger allows me to do what I enjoy (write about my life) without the added stress.
I am not a prolific writer. I had 10 longform articles out in April, which proves I’m no productivity bro, but I have never aspired to be one. I pace myself because I neither want to burn out as a writer nor overwhelm my readers.
Why, you ask?
Because I’ve seen far too many writers quit due to burnout, and I also think one loyal reader/subscriber is much more valuable than a dozen random readers.
So, how did my April recap look?
My April hit: I’ve stayed on course with writing 3 articles per week. My best-performing article is: Getting Over Someone You Loved Deeply Is Not Easy.
My April Miss: None of my stories received a boost.
How about you? How did your April go?
🎈This post first appeared on the author’s Substack “Yana’s World.”
🎈More from Yana: How I Landed a Paid Writing Gig With One Pitch
