Chapter 1: The Start of My Writing Journey

It only took a single article for me to earn my first dollar on Medium, and it happened in less than a month. That article was titled "That's Really Nice." I never expected it to happen so swiftly since my primary focus has not been on monetary gain. While I appreciate the value of money, it hasn’t been my main driving force.

However, as my initial dollar (which amounted to €0.86 after taxes) is on its way to my account, I find myself filled with gratitude for overcoming my initial fears and hesitations. I finally took the plunge and began to share my writing. A heartfelt thank you to all my readers for making this achievement possible!

If you're struggling to create engaging content, remember that the most important aspect is to write about subjects you genuinely care about and consider valuable. I believe we’re all here to support one another through our unique voices.

Earning that first dollar from my writing was an exhilarating experience. The true reward lies more in the recognition than the financial gain. It serves as a powerful motivator to keep creating, and it's a relief to know that I’m not merely writing into oblivion.

If you haven't embarked on your writing journey yet, I encourage you to start. I believe everyone has compelling stories and important topics that deserve to be shared.

On my part, I can genuinely see myself adapting to this "getting paid for writing" lifestyle.

Should this passion take off, I may only need one more traditional job before I can bid farewell to being employed by someone else and ride off into the freelance sunset.

Please wish me luck, and I will certainly be rooting for you as well. Thank you for being part of my small success story. Have a wonderful day, and I look forward to connecting with you again soon!

See you next time,

VL

Chapter 2: Insights from My Experience

In this video, I discuss my journey of writing on Medium for a year and the income it generated. Join me as I reflect on my experiences and share valuable insights!

This video covers practical tips on how to earn $1000 per month writing articles on Medium, specifically for part-time writers. Discover how you can make your writing efforts pay off!