Earnings Insights from My Medium Journey: January 2022
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Chapter 1: Monthly Earnings Overview
In January 2022, after nearly a year of contributing to Medium, I want to share my earnings and statistics to inspire fellow writers. I joined the Medium Partner Program in October 2021, and I believe that everyone has valuable insights to share. Medium provides an excellent platform for this purpose.
So, what were my earnings this month? For context, here are my previous three months’ earnings:
- October: $288.27
- November: $586.11
- December: $699.45
In January, my earnings amounted to:
- $663.58
My page views and reads during this period were as follows:
Additionally, I earned from the referral program, totaling:
$51.43
Chapter 2: Valuable Lessons Learned
Over the past eleven months, I’ve gathered four key lessons that I believe every writer should consider:
Section 2.1: The Importance of Patience
Many new bloggers lack patience. The truth is, success takes time—often years. If you're not ready to invest one to two years into your writing journey, this may not be the right path for you. As Shaun Poore emphasizes, the secret to building a successful blog or channel is consistent content creation over an extended period.
Section 2.2: Consistency is Key
To achieve success, you don’t need to be unique; you need to be consistent. Many successful writers have published hundreds of pieces before seeing significant returns. Take Sinem Günel, for instance, who joined Medium in July 2018. By July 2020, she earned over $11,000 in one month after publishing frequently and creating viral content.
Section 2.3: Embrace Variety
Medium allows you to explore various topics; you aren't confined to a single niche. For example, while I often write about dating, my most profitable article was about passive income, which garnered over 50,000 views. If I had limited myself to dating content, I would have missed out on that opportunity.
Section 2.4: Lifelong Learning
Part of exploring topics is the continuous learning journey. Whether through Medium, YouTube, podcasts, or books, there are countless resources available to enhance your knowledge. Engaging with these materials can inspire your writing.
Conclusion
In summary, focus on reading and producing valuable content. Writing is not only a craft but also a form of self-care. Persistence is crucial, regardless of circumstances. Significant results often require sustained effort; remember, success doesn't come overnight. Thank you for taking the time to read my journey!