Summary

Noah Nelson reflects on his positive experience as a novice writer on Medium, sharing his growth, engagement, and earnings, while inviting fellow writers to share their own journeys for mutual improvement and community building.

Abstract

Noah Nelson joined Medium in February 2021 and has since seen significant growth in followers, fan count, and earnings, highlighting the platform's potential for novice writers. He emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences and learning from each other to foster a sense of community among writers. Nelson views Medium as a journey with its ups and downs, acknowledging days of low readership and earnings, yet he remains optimistic about the collective journey of writers on the platform. He encourages writers, new and experienced, to engage in discussion about their experiences and to continue writing and supporting each other.

Opinions

Nelson is enthusiastic about Medium, considering it a life-changing platform that allows writers to publish on diverse topics and earn money.
He believes that reflecting on and discussing individual experiences on Medium can lead to better writing and a stronger writers' community.
Nelson advocates for a supportive network of writers on Medium, emphasizing shared growth and learning.
He perceives writing on Medium as a long-term commitment, akin to a marathon, with inevitable challenges and periods of rest.
Nelson is open and eager to hear from other Medium writers about their experiences and lessons learned from the platform.

What Do You Think of Medium?

How was your experience so far been?

The day I joined Medium changed my life.

I discovered a platform where I could write about anything my heart desired and be paid for it. How cool is that?

Since joining in February 2021, Medium has been quite the journey for me. And the stats prove it. In six months I have:

481 followers
500+ fans a month
3,000+ a month
And earned over $100.

Not too bad for a novice writer.

But as I think back to my time on Medium and my future on the platform, I also think about you —

My fellow writers.

How Are You Doing On Medium?

The real questions are these:

Is Medium everything you hoped it would? Or no?
Are you writing everything you want?
Are you being paid well?
What are you learning as a writer?
Are you growing as a writer?

I think if we discuss about our time on Medium, it will not only make us all better writers but bring us all together I’m the process. I’m down for that if you are.

We are all here for our own reasons. Why not share them with your fellow writers?

I have before and will continue to do so.

Medium Is About the Journey

Like anything in life, Medium is a marathon, not a sprint. In doing so, it’s filled with plenty of ups and downs.

It certainly has happened for me.

There are days no one reads my articles.
There are days I earn barely any money.
There are days I need to rest from writing.

Nevertheless, Medium is a journey. And it’s a journey we all should continue on together.

Closing Thoughts

If you’re new to Medium or have been writing for a while, I would love to hear from you about your experiences, what you’ve learned, etc.

What better way to make writing better than to meet the writers themselves.

Feel free to comment below and tell me about yourself and anything you would like. And in the meantime, I can’t wait to read your next article too.

Happy writing!

Noah Nelson is a senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in journalism with minors in political science and history. He serves as a senior columnist for The Daily Illini, a writer on Medium and the host of his blog called Nothing But Noah. “Life: A Collection of Short Stories” is his first book available now on Amazon.