Title: Reflections on My Month-Long Journey Back to Medium
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Chapter 1: A Fresh Start
After a lengthy break, I rejoined the Medium community on April 15th, unsure if I would manage to keep writing for even a week. Life often pulls us in many directions, and I worried I might fall behind once more. Yet, here I am, still committed to my writing one month later.
The driving forces behind my persistence include invaluable lessons I've learned and the amazing connections I've made along the way.
Section 1.1: Building Connections
The relationships I’ve formed on Medium have been pivotal in keeping my motivation alive. I vividly recall the moment when Genius Turner engaged with one of my articles; I was genuinely stunned! For those unfamiliar with Genius Turner, he’s truly a notable figure on this platform.
In addition to him, I’ve crossed paths with inspiring individuals like Indigo and her R4R initiative, Alain Polo and his vibrant community, Saam Gatsheni, Cristina Cattai, The Sober Vegan Yogi, Evon, Angie Mangino, Elvie Lins, Gabrielle Boliou, J.D., Margot Pienaar, Kellie Felgate, and many others whose support has been unwavering. Their belief in my work drives me forward.
We must recognize the immense value of the encouragement we provide one another here.
Subsection 1.1.1: Insights Gained
This brief period has imparted several crucial lessons:
- Read as widely as possible, especially articles by those who share your interests.
- Acknowledge and reciprocate the engagement from readers and fellow writers—particularly those in the R4R community who interact with my work daily.
- Avoid overly academic language; instead, write in a conversational tone that resonates with everyday readers.
Section 1.2: Monthly Milestones
Over the past month, I have published 14 articles, with three of them receiving the most reader engagement:
How Can You Support Someone Experiencing Depression?
This piece addresses the importance of being a reliable support system for those in distress.
Leveraging Twitter for Your Business
Here, I outline effective strategies for engaging your audience through Twitter, a vital social media platform today.
Utilizing TikTok for Business Growth
This article explores how to effectively harness TikTok’s potential for your business in the rapidly evolving social media landscape.
I’m thrilled to have gained over 150 followers and 5 subscribers, each of whom motivates me to remain active on Medium. My articles accrued over 500 views and 300 reads, and I received around 200 responses. I even earned $5.30 from the partnership program—perhaps just breaking even, but still a rewarding start!
Chapter 2: Looking Ahead
I aspire to maintain my daily writing habit and stay engaged on the platform. If I can manage to write daily for the next 30 days, I believe it will mark a significant achievement for me.
I also hope to publish in some of Medium’s more prominent publications, so if you see my submissions, I’d love your support in getting them published!
Thank you all for being such an integral part of this journey!