I’ve been absent from Medium for quite a while. I used to write regularly, but life got busy. Between juggling work and welcoming a baby into my life, my writing routine slipped through the cracks. During that time, my Medium earnings dwindled to almost nothing, my engagement dropped, and it seemed like I’d lost all momentum. But this September, I decided to give it another go, and surprisingly, it paid off — even if it was just $1.50.
Me, trying to write while the baby sleeps: silence is golden, even if I choke doing it! Meme from .
A Slow Start Back
When I started publishing again this month, I had to remind myself that growth on Medium, or any platform, takes time. I wasn’t expecting to make a lot of money; in fact, I knew that my comeback would be a slow and steady climb. And that’s precisely what happened.
September 2024 Monthly Views & Reads ChartIn September 2024, I garnered 196 views and 66 reads. It might not sound like much, but it’s a huge leap from where I was in the months before. Take August, for example: I barely made 20 views and 6 reads. I had to start from scratch, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need to break through a plateau.
