I Have Never Been Curated On Medium

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ntinue to do so whether my articles get curated.)</p><h1 id="1086">Writing on Medium helps me improve</h1><p id="efa6">As stated in multiple articles across the platform, writing regularly helps one improve. I am learning to write content that appeals to readers in a tone that’s easy to read and is succinct. I learn that writing is not just throwing words on paper, but arranging them in a manner that flows well.</p><p id="db32">I know that if I decide to quit writing on Medium I won't write as regularly, and my writing skills will stagnate, and probably diminish. Writing on Medium gives me the outlet to express my feelings and thoughts on various viewpoints. I love I can organize what’s in my head, on paper.</p><h1 id="b4d6">Writing on Medium gives me encouragement</h1><p id="d48a">Although none of my articles has been curated for further distribution, I have been fortunate to receive excellent feedback from the kind readers on Medium. It truly makes my day to receive positive feedback from a stranger who has taken time from their busy day to read my article.</p><p id="5e58">While I have received encouragement and support from friends and family, winning the trust of strangers who only follow you because of your writing is humbling and motivating. I don't want to let them down, and so I make it a point to post good

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content regularly.</p><h1 id="a4ac">Writing on Medium is fun</h1><p id="0620">My earnings on Medium have been meager so far (just a few dollars a month). But I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey. The reason I say that is that I truly enjoy writing on the platform. The anticipation of whether someone will read my article, and the number of reads and claps, and the comments I receive, make the experience fun and special.</p><blockquote id="5efe"><p>Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life- Mark Twain</p></blockquote><p id="e511">As Mark Twain says, finding a job you love can significantly affect your happiness levels. My dream would be to earn enough money off Medium that I can write full time. Will that happen? Maybe. Maybe not. But I am going to give it my best shot.</p><p id="99aa">I recently read the book ‘Napolean Hill’s Greatest Speeches,’ and one concept in the book was ‘<i>to perform more work than what you are paid to do’.</i> This concept resonated with me and motivates me to continue writing on this platform, irrespective of the monetary rewards.</p><p id="c740">In summary, I will continue writing on Medium since it helps me improve my writing skills, gives me encouragement, and is fun. I hope this also encourages other struggling writers out there to keep ongoing!</p></article></body>

But I will keep on writing, and this is why

It’s every writer’s dream to have one of their articles curated. After writing close to 35 articles over the past 4 months, I recently learned that none of them has been curated. This came as a surprise since there were at least a few that were well received by publications. On reading a few articles about curation on Medium, I figure I must be in curation jail by now. Which is demoralizing, to be honest.

However, I will continue writing on Medium at least till the end of this year. You may wonder why I bother. After all, I have a full-time job as an engineer, and I am a dad to an active 10-month-old. I have listed below 3 reasons I continue writing on Medium to this day (and will continue to do so whether my articles get curated.)

Writing on Medium helps me improve

As stated in multiple articles across the platform, writing regularly helps one improve. I am learning to write content that appeals to readers in a tone that’s easy to read and is succinct. I learn that writing is not just throwing words on paper, but arranging them in a manner that flows well.

I know that if I decide to quit writing on Medium I won't write as regularly, and my writing skills will stagnate, and probably diminish. Writing on Medium gives me the outlet to express my feelings and thoughts on various viewpoints. I love I can organize what’s in my head, on paper.

Writing on Medium gives me encouragement

Although none of my articles has been curated for further distribution, I have been fortunate to receive excellent feedback from the kind readers on Medium. It truly makes my day to receive positive feedback from a stranger who has taken time from their busy day to read my article.

While I have received encouragement and support from friends and family, winning the trust of strangers who only follow you because of your writing is humbling and motivating. I don't want to let them down, and so I make it a point to post good content regularly.

Writing on Medium is fun

My earnings on Medium have been meager so far (just a few dollars a month). But I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey. The reason I say that is that I truly enjoy writing on the platform. The anticipation of whether someone will read my article, and the number of reads and claps, and the comments I receive, make the experience fun and special.

Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life- Mark Twain

As Mark Twain says, finding a job you love can significantly affect your happiness levels. My dream would be to earn enough money off Medium that I can write full time. Will that happen? Maybe. Maybe not. But I am going to give it my best shot.

I recently read the book ‘Napolean Hill’s Greatest Speeches,’ and one concept in the book was ‘to perform more work than what you are paid to do’. This concept resonated with me and motivates me to continue writing on this platform, irrespective of the monetary rewards.

In summary, I will continue writing on Medium since it helps me improve my writing skills, gives me encouragement, and is fun. I hope this also encourages other struggling writers out there to keep ongoing!