Who am I? Why Should Anyone Listen to Me?

Summary

The content is a reflective bio of a budding Medium writer named @hustlelead, who has been writing for about 2.5 months, documenting their journey through ups and downs, and outlining goals and struggles in finding their voice and achieving consistent writing and earnings.

Abstract

The writer, @hustlelead, began their Medium writing journey during the peak of the quarantine period and considers themselves a beginner. They have experienced variable earnings, with a peak of over $300 in June and a drop to$ 200 in July. Despite joining the Medium Partner Program in February, they only became serious about writing after the lockdowns began. The writer is currently focused on developing a unique voice and maintaining consistent writing habits, aiming to write daily in August. Inspired by other freelance writers' success stories, they are motivated to create their own success, despite the unpredictability of writing performance and the "curation lottery." They plan to supplement their Medium presence by establishing a broader online presence and exploring freelance writing opportunities. The writer acknowledges the challenges ahead but is committed to a long-term journey in writing, with aspirations to write impactful pieces and reach significant milestones, such as their first $1000.

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The writer acknowledges their beginner status and the need to improve and become more consistent in their writing.
They express frustration with the unpredictability of Medium's curation process, likening it to a "curation lottery."
The writer is inspired by the success stories of other freelance writers, which has motivated them to take action and pursue their own writing goals.
They have set a personal challenge to write every day for a month to enhance their writing discipline and voice.
Despite the challenges, the writer is optimistic and committed to a six-year writing journey, with hopes to one day write a significant piece and establish a strong online presence.
The writer recognizes the importance of diversifying their online presence beyond Medium, including setting up social media profiles and engaging with the community on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.

Who am I? Why should anyone listen to me?

I joined Medium writing during the height of the quarantine buzz, on May 16th. That is about 2.5 months now. I am still very much a beginner.

I have my fair share of ups and downs. I am actively trying to increase those times when the earnings go up. So far, my earnings had peaked at a little over $300 a month on June, then dropped to $200 on July.

I signed up for Medium Partner Program on February, but did not commit to it at all. It was only after the lockdowns that I took medium writing seriously.

My biggest struggles now is in finding a voice as a writer as I traditionally write about Technology topics in an objective and impartial voice, and also writing consistently.

And while it is still the first day of the new month, therefore, I have decided to write everyday for 30 days in the month of August. Wish me luck.

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Having joined Medium at the start of the year, I find myself inspired by multiple success stories of freelance writers. (Particularly, a piece by Cheshta Mann goaded me into action — kudos to inspiring writing/content) I was suddenly open to a wealth of information that inspired me tremendously. So much that I decided to make one myself!

I started writing on Medium piece after piece, as if possessed by a ghost. The writing was not so much conscious effort than indulgent writing. Of course, it did not turn out well. I made $0.23 for my first month on Medium. The earnings for those articles was not even enough for the minimum payout on stripe.

I kept at it. Soon enough, I hit a small jackpot of a $350 article for my second month, alongside major publications and three curations to name a couple of milestones.

As I work towards the third milestone (of my first $1000), I find myself increasing frustrated at the curation lottery. The performance of the writings was and still is unpredictable. That’s when I chanced upon this article by Cheshta Mann. I began creating a online presence by setting up social media profiles including this one. On top of relying on invisible curators, I shall take writing into my own hands and try my hand at freelance writing.

So here I am. I know the journey will be tough, but I’m in for the long haul baby! Looking at six years. Who knows? I may write a piece like that myself? In Canada? hazy yet very exciting.

So much for talk, now.. where do I look for my first client. Best of luck!

aspiring writer striving to love the process | Cybersecurity analyst | Physics tutor | Owns bitcoin TW:@hustlelead IG:hustlelead

Who am I? Why Should Anyone Listen to Me?

A writer’s bio by @hustlelead

Who am I? Why should anyone listen to me?

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