Medium Is Where Thoughtful Creators Grow

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Medium is where thoughtful creators grow. Ohhh... sorry... I ment ... Medium_ is where thoughtful creators grow? The opinions are shared and this question will split the room. Some will say it's great, while other will complain about various aspects! _

Well... let PVM tell you his story and you can make your own opinions! I joined Medium on the 22nd of December 2022, and this was a bold step into the unknown after more than a year of laziness! It’s the journey not the destination. My audience was waiting ... so I came to tell a story!

I want a fresh start or a new challenge for 2023 so I landed on Medium with a new year resolution. I wanted to revive an account that had the same level of activity as Sheldon Cooper sexual life.

It’s been 30 months since my humble start on a new platform! That’s two and a half years of chaos, crypto swings, and questionable life choices... and somehow, I’ve stuck with writing on Medium through it all.

Fast forward to the summer of 2025, after 1500 articles published on Medium ... and a hustle that brought as much money as selling bananas on a beach in Romania. To be honest... selling bananas on a beach in Romania can bring more financial gains than being a content creator!

Let's agree with this... Medium is one of the most powerful places on the internet for writers to build audience, influence, and income. However, the crypto sector is still niece in there! Writing about blockchain usually generates pennies, unless you're some trending infuencer!

Whether you’re sharing personal stories, breaking down complex topics, or building your own digital brand, Medium gives you the tools and the distribution to get seen. Some are seen better, some are lurking in the shadows!

Medium’s built-in audience is already looking for thoughtful content. That means your words have a better chance of reaching the right eyes... even if you’re just starting. But... are the right eyes those that bring income?

You can earn while you write... that's true! Through the Medium Partner Program, you get paid based on how long members read your work. If your posts resonate, they literally earn for you over time! It sounds like passive income from your thoughts.

But is hard, and it's not working for everyone. I found success on Publish0x and Hive because the audiance is looking for degen crypto experience, airdrop hunting, and play to earn. On Medium you must write poems or divorce drama to trend!

On crypto-focused platforms I could earn a lot on a single post, like the Splinterlands ones which are usually going past $20 in curation. The Medium hustle is different and since 22nd of December until now... I had only 3 posts that earned more than one dollar!

I’ve been pouring my heart, soul, and hot takes into Medium articles, sharing thoughts that range from deeply insightful to “why did I post this at 2am?” And after all this time, what’s my grand total earnings?

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It's good that there are no algorithm games on Medium... but is also bad that there are no algorithm games! You don’t need to go viral or fight the algorithm because good content performs well because ... or that's what the trend setters are saying.

Medium surfaces quality writing, and writing regularly on Medium helps you sharpen your voice,. Build with consistency, and slowly grow a real audience who’s interested in your niche. If you're writing as a hobby... this is the way!

Keep it as a hobby and it's an enjoyable journey! I am doing it to increase my reach, because with the earnings I can't even afford a coffee at Costa or a sausage roll at Greggs!

Let's wrap it up with the math! The sum of my 30 months activity is £49.52! Yes, that’s forty-nine pounds and fifty-two pence. That’s not even enough to buy a decent dinner in London. Honestly, with inflation these days, it’s barely enough for a roll of luxury toilet paper.

So I’ve resorted to wiping away my tears of financial disappointment with basic brand. We don’t call it roughing it... we call it character building. We dream big out here!

I've earned £49.52 over 30 months, which comes out to about £1.65 a month. That’s just enough to maybe buy half a coffee, a clearance shelf sandwich, or one and a half rolls of toilet paper on sale.

It’s not going to change my life, but technically, I am a paid writer. Every empire starts somewhere, and mine just happens to be fuelled by small change and stubborn optimism.

But here’s the twist... I’m not stopping! Because writing on Medium isn't about the money... it’s about building a voice, an audience, and a habit. It’s about getting better at your craft, discovering your niche, and maybe going viral one day!

So if you've got something to say... even if it's just why your cat might secretly be your spirit guide... write it down. Hit publish and share it with the world. Maybe you’ll earn enough for a fancy coffee. Or a scented candle. Or… dare I say… a full pack of Andrex!