The Results, Strategies, and Earnings of Writing for 60 Days
When I first started writing on Medium, I knew absolutely nothing about nonfiction writing. Looking back, I can say I’ve come a long way.
I remember reading somewhere that if your old writing makes you cringe, it means you’re improving as a writer. Well, let me tell you, my early work definitely made me cringe.
I started out just hoping for a paycheck, but it didn’t happen right away. I wasn’t producing quality work, and I wasn’t getting the results I expected. My first earnings were a whopping $0.03. Yeah, it wasn’t enough.
I knew I had to change my approach. I started to create a plan, an outline, and a schedule. I told myself I would write 3 to 4 articles per day, but let’s be honest — that was a dream. Quality writing takes time, and it wasn’t realistic to write that much. So, I decided to focus on writing consistently, even if it meant starting small.
I committed to writing every single day for 45 days straight. My daily routine outside of writing? But during those days, I was incredibly grateful for my own discipline.
I stopped waiting for money and started focusing on the process. I just kept producing work, putting it out there, and letting go of any expectation of the outcome. Slowly but surely, my follower count grew, and so did my earnings. It wasn’t instant, but it was happening.
As the days went on, my mind began to clear. No longer was I staring at a blank screen; instead, I was creating drafts. Even when I felt like I was writing rubbish, I managed to shape it into something useful by the end.
Consistency became the key. After a while, I no longer had to force myself to write for Medium alone. I expanded to other platforms like Quora, LinkedIn, and even my personal website. And all of this was possible because of consistent writing and editing.
One thing I quickly learned is that if you want to be a successful writer, you need to be a good editor, content strategist, and marketer. You can’t just rely on writing — you have to understand how to make your work visible and attractive to your audience.
I sacrificed a lot: time with my family, social outings, even meals for the sake of writing. I was focused only on my craft, often forgetting to eat or even feeling hunger. My determination was stronger than anything else.
In the last two months alone, I’ve written 109 articles for Medium. I’ve also written articles for Quora and LinkedIn, although half of them didn’t make the cut because they lacked professionalism or relevance. But that’s part of the journey — trial, error, and constant improvement.
I was making a mere $0.03. Today, my daily earnings are more than what I used to make in a week.
A big part of my growth came from finding my niche. The hardest part of writing online is the overwhelming number of articles already out there on any given topic. Everything you write has probably already been said by someone else. But instead of copying others, I learned to rewrite, combine, improve, and add my personal touch to make my work stand out.
In the beginning, I was so confused and unsure of what to write. There was a constant temptation to copy others’ success, but I soon realized that wouldn’t get me anywhere. If you let yourself feel defeated by the fact that someone else has already written what you wanted to say, you’ll never grow.
Breaking down my niche and refining my topics helped me build a strong portfolio. I started paying attention to my stats, noticing what my audience truly wanted, and wrote for them. This was stressful at first, but eventually, I grew comfortable with it, and it paid off.
Over time, I developed a loyal audience not only on Medium but across other platforms too. I even became friends with editors of various publications and began experimenting with different niches.
Looking back, I am beyond grateful for the followers and people who support me and engage with my posts daily. Writing has become more than just a job — it’s a community, and I’m so thankful for the journey.
Thanks for reading!