avatarSukhpinder Singh | C# .Net

Summary

An author reflects on their journey of re-engagement with Medium, achieving significant growth in followers, earnings, and email subscribers through consistent posting and value-driven content.

Abstract

The author shares a personal account of rekindling their presence on Medium after a period of inactivity. Initially facing low engagement, the author persisted with regular posting throughout September, adhering to the principles of consistency and delivering value to readers. This strategy paid off, resulting in an increase of 180 followers, approximately $240 in earnings, and 47 email subscribers. The author's follower count on their profile approached 1k, and they were featured in various publications, contributing to a boost in visibility and motivation. The success is attributed to a combination of quality content, strategic publication contributions, and leveraging Medium's community features. The author encourages new and returning writers on Medium, emphasizing that quality writing and authentic storytelling will eventually reach the right audience.

Opinions

  • The author believes that consistency and value are key to rebuilding an audience on Medium.
  • There is an expressed sense of disbelief and pride in the author's ability to regain their footing on the platform.
  • The author values the motivational impact of seeing tangible results, such as increased followers and earnings.
  • Engagement with multiple publications is seen as a beneficial strategy for increasing readership and visibility.
  • The author holds a positive view of Medium as a community that rewards quality writing and storytelling.
  • There is an opinion that every story has worth, especially when it reflects genuine experiences.
  • The author's success with a single story earning $100 within 15 days is highlighted as a significant achievement.
  • The author expresses gratitude towards the Medium community for their support in reaching milestones like 1k followers.

Lucky Month— $240 Earnings, 180 Followers & 47 Email Subs So Far

My publication reached another milestone & crossed 3.4k subscribers

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The thing is that my history with Medium has not been one of romance. I had started there many years ago, all about sharing my thoughts with the world.

Life caught up, though, and I lost my rhythm. I stopped posting, and my connection with my followers began to fade away. It was like beginning from zero when I finally returned.

Approx $240

In the first weeks, my stories were getting very low numbers. I was a bit disappointed by this and continued posting regularly all through September in an attempt to see if things improved.

Could I really rebuild the things that I abandoned?

Why i was in rebuilding phase? Bcz every time i hit “publish,” they just wanted to hit “undo”!

Rules to Adhere

  • Be Consistent
  • Think about what value you’re delivering to your reader.

It still feels unbelievable that once I was consistent on Medium in September, my follower count increased by 180 on Medium.

Screenshot of my profile

Just 1 short of 1k followers on my profile. Waiting for my 1000th follower, who would that be.

My profile screenshot showing count of followers

I got myself added into lot many publications like Write A Catalyst, Stackademic, Word Garden, The Startup, AI in Plain English and many more wherein I started posting regularly.

Voila! I’m finally seeing the numbers coming in…!!

Monthly read uplifted

Bagged $100 from a single story within 15 days

Feels like a achievement.

For me, those stats are a huge motivation boost, not to mention the added incentive of earning some money along the way.

A gif celebrating the statistics [Not Money]

I started to see an increased follower count in my publication as well named “.Net Programming

.Net Programming

and the motivation was enough for me to start two new publications along with my friend The AI Guy

Anyone looking to restart Medium or Any New Writers

On Medium, quality writing and authentic storytelling always find their readers in time.

Medium is a great, opportunity-rich community. Followers will come, but the words we select and stories we share are the true difference-makers. So don’t quit. Every story has worth — especially when it’s lived.

Thank you for reading.

Edit 1: 1k followers done, all thanks to Medium Community

Oh yeah..!!! 1k Followers Done
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