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Summary

Jan Sebastian, a disabled writer, documents their journey towards earning $500 a month on Medium, demonstrating consistent growth and encouraging others to follow suit by sharing their progress and strategies.

Abstract

Jan Sebastian began a quest on September 1st, 2021, to make 500 a month through writing on Medium. By December of the same year, they achieved this goal. Sebastian uses the snowball analogy to describe the growth of their earnings, emphasizing that consistent effort leads to increasing success. They share their monthly earnings, starting from 0.03 in February to $187 in September, and provide daily income totals for October to show the upward trend. Sebastian also discusses the importance of engagement with the Medium community, dedicating several hours daily to interact with other writers. They offer insights into their writing schedule, the impact of curation, and the potential challenges of exceeding income thresholds that may affect disability benefits. The writer's transparency and determination aim to inspire and inform others about the viability of Medium as a source of income.

Opinions

  • On Writing Consistency: Sebastian believes that persistence in writing and engagement on Medium can lead to significant financial rewards.
  • Engagement with the Community: They emphasize the importance of interacting with other Medium writers and readers to increase visibility and success.
  • Potential of Medium as an Income Source: The author is convinced that Medium is a viable platform for making money through writing, having experienced substantial growth in earnings.
  • Personal Experience as Proof: Sebastian uses their own journey, from earning mere cents to surpassing their $500 goal, as evidence that others can succeed on Medium as well.
  • Future Goals: Despite the possibility of losing disability benefits from earning too much, Sebastian is already aiming for the next milestone of $1000 a month.
  • Encouragement to Fellow Writers: The author encourages other writers to join them in their pursuit of financial success on Medium, offering to share updates and strategies along the way.
  • Overcoming Adversity: Sebastian, who has experienced a stroke and faces physical challenges, showcases their determination and resilience, serving as an inspiration to others who may doubt their ability to achieve similar results.

Medium $500 a month goal. The snowball is growing!

I started this crazy quest on September 1st, 2021. We can do this 100% for sure!

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This is an older story I did in 2021. I am re-pinning it today because it worked. In Dec of 2021 I got there!

📬 Here are my Stripe emails from my first month on Medium in Jan 2021 and Dec 2021! 👉👉👉 This works!👇👇👇

Why do I use the snowball analogy?

Because if we set a course and stick by it. this Medium writing thing will be like a snowball rolling down a hill. It will get bigger and roll faster.

I now have proof.

I am not some “amazing writer” like some of you guys and gals. so if I can do this, so can you

This month, October, I will make at least $300. (Maybe $500.)

Photo by Jan Sebastian, the author

I started this September 1st.

Look at that friggin’ graph!

The right side is blowing up like crazy!

This was one month doing this quest to find out if we can make money on Medium.

This ain’t no joke.

I have been keeping track of the daily totals and they are on the rise, so I want to share them with you guys.

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At a glance, this may look kinda boring but this is to show you that the numbers will grow if you stay on course. Exciting stuff!

October Daily Totals starting with Oct. 6th:

$23.01- 10/06/21 — $29.84- 10/07/21 …$6.83

$34.45- 10/08/21 … $4.61

$40.69- 10/09/21 …$6.24

$48.55- 10/10/21 …$7.86

$59.74 - 10/11/21 …$11.19

$69.13 - 10/12/21 …$9.39

$80.85 - 10/13/21 …$11.72

$94.47 - 10/14/21 ...$13.62

$108.05 - 10/15/21 ...$13.58

Remember, to make $500 in a month we have to make $16.66 a day. Almost there!

Monthly money growth review time.

September ended being $187.00.

August I made…$25.53​

July I made…$0.8 (got Covid)

Jun…$4.72

​May … $3.51

April … $1.87​

March… $0.50​

February…$0.03​

I have not looked into curation yet. This is on my to-do list. I will check it out ASAP! I do know that people make really good money when their work is curated.

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JUST STAY FOCUSED.

You don’t have to go crazy as I did. I had a grueling schedule.

WRITE. EAT. SLEEP. so we can all find out as fast as possible that it truly can be done. Medium is a viable way to make money.

I wanted to prove that we can make $500 a month. (I think in theory, I all ready have. By October 31st or before, we will know.) The clock is ticking so it’s only a matter of weeks.

Just do a simple program.

Write, of course, but you have to do more to succeed. Your stuff has to be seen. Let’s call it “Marketing.”

Right now your largest audience is the people on Medium. Some members are solely read, but most members write, so you need to get out there and meet your fellow writers.

My schedule is:

First thing in the morning, check the stats and my email. If someone reads one of my pieces and comments or highlighted it, I open their Medium, follow them, read their work, comment, and clap. As you grow, this will take some time when you really start growing.

For me, that part is 2 to 4 hours a day.

It seems to be working. Not only am I seeing the vast amount of writing styles out there, but I am making friends.

Then I write. A Win-win! I love my job.

After doing this schedule for a while it gets easier.

Don’t get discouraged. Just do your thing and rock this Medium thing!!!!!!

I wrote a piece in August called, “Awe, She’s trying to write.” People just appease me. So cute.

I say, screw the nay-sayers! We got this!

But then what? What next?

The next goal is $1000 a month. $33.33 a day. Can we do it? Do you really have to ask? Of course!

If I make too much money I will lose my disability. Free medical and because I am disabled I need free medical. Quite a quandary. Worst scenario, I may have to eventually pump the breaks. WE’LL SEE.

So who is this Jan Sebastian writer chick?

I had a stroke so I am disabled…well in some ways. I can’t walk or talk well but I’m a writing MO-FO! Kickin’ serious ass!

Below is my silly stroke therapy video. The focus on my face is hilarious! A crazy-ass redhead who is not at all normal and proud of it. I love people and love helping them. Unconventional seems right. Fearless and focused.

Why you should follow and subscribe to me? I don’t mess around. The next goal is $1000 a month.

Jump aboard. I say we kick some Medium butt! So let’s bust a move!

Subscribe to me because I want to update you all the way to the finish line!

THANK YOU FOR READING. I LOVE YOU ALL!

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