Earnings Report — December 2023
And an annual update, summarizing 2024.
I started this writing journey at the end of March, just two weeks before I lost my mother. I found strength in her last words, expressing pride in my progress. I have struggled from time to time. Lately, writing here has temporarily taken a back seat to my NewsBreak journey. I was monetized on the 19th of December, and I will write a full update when I hit the one-month mark, to provide as much information as possible. I also have to be cautious not to break the NDA.
I wrote only 3 stories on Medium last month!
Yet, I managed to make a respectable amount of income.

The total of my 3 stories was only $3.50. The rest of the income was all older stories. This proves the strength of timeless stories on Medium. I am more than thrilled to have continued income regardless of my ability to continue producing. I love Medium. So, I have been actively reading and engaging. Certainly, this has contributed to my continued growth and readership.

Though growth does noticeably slow during less active times, it clearly continues;

Here is a look at all the growth for the whole journey thus far;

Here is a look at the views for December;

Pretty cool to have our old stats style back, with improvements!
Okay, let’s get on to more annual stats!


Top three stories;

My most viewed story was my very first and as such not originally monetized. The vast majority of those views are also external.
I am excited to start my first full year on Medium!
I keep considering becoming a “friend of Medium”, perhaps I should read up on it a bit first. However, there are reports of elevated income after becoming a friend. I would be very interested in others' thoughts. Please comment on your feelings about this new tier of Medium. Is there actually an economic benefit?
Happy New Year to Everyone!
I am looking forward to growing my publications and becoming more active on Medium again soon!
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