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I Made $300 in 2 Weeks Writing on Medium — Here’s How
Alright, let’s get real for a minute.
I’ve been there scrolling through Medium, seeing those “I made $5,000 last month!” posts and wondering what the heck I was doing wrong. My stats were… humble. We’re talking “can-this-buy-a-coffee?” kind of humble. I felt stuck, and if I’m being totally honest, a little defeated.
But a few weeks ago, I decided to get stubborn. I stopped wishing and started experimenting. And somehow, in just 14 days, I made over $300. No, it wasn’t some mysterious viral miracle. It was simpler than that — and way more within reach than you might think.
Here’s what actually worked.
I Got Boring (On Purpose)
My biggest mistake early on? Writing whatever popped into my head. One day it was productivity tips, the next it was film reviews. I was all over the place. Readers didn’t know what to expect from me — and honestly, neither did I.
So I picked a lane. Personal finance for beginners. Not sexy, but I knew it well and knew people were searching for help. I wrote ONLY about that. No more random hot takes. Just useful, clear stuff for people who felt lost about money.
Turns out, it’s way easier to find readers when they know exactly what you’re…
