Chapter 1: My Beginnings on Medium

Embarking on my writing journey on Medium has been quite the adventure. Initially, I had no knowledge of the partner program and began by self-publishing my work. The onset of the COVID pandemic paused life for many, and during this time, I discovered the Partner Program, prompting me to publish all my articles there. I thought to myself, why not explore the possibility of earning some extra income?

As the months rolled on, despite publishing over ten articles, I found myself earning only a few cents.

Chapter 2: Expanding My Horizons

To enhance my earnings, I began writing across various topics, including:

• Philosophy
• Technology/DevOps
• Self-Help
• News/Trends
• Medium Guides

Among these, I felt most at ease writing about DevOps, a field I work in as a full-time engineer. This allowed me to quickly generate multiple articles on a subject I was familiar with. So far, I've published 148 articles, with the majority focusing on cloud computing or DevOps. To make my content more accessible, I prefer a concise listicle format, which helps readers grasp the key points effortlessly.

My efforts in diversifying my content significantly boosted my earnings within a few months.

Chapter 3: Peaks and Valleys

One of my best months saw me surpass the $300 mark, and since then, I've aimed to keep my monthly earnings between $100 and $300. However, in 2022, due to personal commitments and projects, I found myself unable to write consistently, resulting in a noticeable drop in my readership.

Chapter 4: The Impact of Inactivity

I believe that the decrease in published articles has led to a decline in account engagement, which has also adversely affected my earnings. While my list-based articles attract a good number of views, they don't convert into revenue since many viewers are external.

To better understand the platform's algorithm, I've decided to conduct an experiment. My goal is to write three to four articles weekly on trending topics that provide value to my readers while also benefiting me financially.

Let's see how this experiment unfolds!

Chapter 5: A Call to Action

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