WRITING ON MEDIUM
Another medium story failed to attract readers.
As a writer, there is nothing more disappointing than spending hours, if not days, crafting a story and publishing it, only to have it fall flat in terms of reader engagement. And yet, this is a reality that we as creators must accept and navigate.
Recently, I encounter the same situation. I had published a story on medium titled “Writing constantly on the medium — is it worth doing it?” I felt confident, it would perform well. The topic was timely and relevant. I had put considerable effort into crafting a compelling story. It is related to my experience with writing.
Furthermore, I wrote the story, because I was sure that it will attract more readers as compared to the other stories. I am also writing constantly from the few months, so I decide to share my thoughts. I learned it from my previous experience. However, everything fall against my expectation. I noticed that the views and reads were disappointingly low. It put me to the questioning self.
Naturally, I began to question where I went wrong. Was it the title that failed to entice readers? Did the story meander too much, losing the reader’s attention in the process? Was my writing simply not engaging enough?
Of course, there could be a multitude of reasons why a story fails to attract readers. In my case, it was likely a combination of factors. Perhaps the topic, while relevant, had already been covered extensively by other writers, leading to a saturation of content in that area. Or maybe the story simply didn’t resonate with the audience who came across it. Or maybe I have written it two days earlier and edited a lot. Or maybe I have submitted it to another publication then self-publish it.
Regardless of the specific reason, it can be challenging not to take a stalled story as a personal failure. As creators, we pour so much of ourselves into our work, and when it doesn’t resonate with readers, it can feel like a rejection. We express ourselves and share the experiences which could help others and can solve their issues.
Now, I am accepting my failure with big heart. I remind myself that not every story will be a hit with every reader. There are simply too many variables at play-reader preference, timing, even the algorithm of the platform one publishes on- to guarantee success. Instead, we must focus on the things we can control-the quality of our writing, the authenticity of our voice, and the passion we put into our work.
Moreover, there is always something to learn from a story that doesn’t take off. By analyzing what worked and what didn’t, we can take those lessons into our future work and improve our craft. In the end, that’s what writing is all about-the constant process of growth and evolution as a creator.
So, to all my fellow writers who have experienced the disappointment of a failed story-keep on writing. The right audience is out there waiting for our words, and it’s only a matter of time until we find them.
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