Maximizing Earnings Through a Daily Writing Routine
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Reflecting on my early days with Medium, I remember the excitement of writing my first few articles. Initially, my primary goal was to build a portfolio that would help me land content writing gigs. At that time, I had no clue how to navigate the platform effectively.
However, by my third month, my perspective shifted dramatically. The monotony of content writing became unbearable, leading me to dread the daily task of producing two or three articles. I found myself trapped in a cycle of jobs I didn't enjoy, all for the sake of earning a paycheck.
"Enough of this," I thought. "I want to write about topics that excite me and strive to become one of the top bloggers on Medium. My aspirations reach far beyond this platform."
This was my mindset. Once I commit to a goal, I tend to be quite tenacious. I poured my energy into this new aspiration, fueled by a genuine love for writing.
This passion made it easier to concentrate on my objectives every day, experiment with innovative approaches, and adopt successful strategies into my daily routine. After two years of honing my writing practices, I now have a streamlined routine that works effectively. Here, I'll share my daily process, providing insight into my methods. You can adopt it in its entirety, select elements that resonate with you, or disregard it altogether.
This approach has proven successful, as evidenced by my nearly 57,000 followers, over 625 subscribers, and a wonderful community of friends. I genuinely appreciate everyone involved. Today, I used my daughter’s coffee mug, which motivated me to start writing this piece.
The first task each day, after fending off my dog’s enthusiastic morning greetings, is to brew a cup of coffee. "The Professor's Medium writing, Fueled By Bean Juice." This ritual is crucial and serves as the first step in my routine. My dog, Libby, appreciates her morning treat as well.
Checking Emails and Earnings
Once my laptop is up and running, I immediately check my Gmail. This helps me track any writing pieces that may require proofreading, editing, and approval for Bouncin' and Behavin' Blogs.
After handling emails, I quickly visit my Partner Program earnings page. I enjoy monitoring my daily earnings from both my main and teaching profiles. I combine these totals, calculate the daily average, and project it for the rest of the month to assess my earnings trend.
With the numbers reviewed, I shift my focus to proofreading and publishing submissions for BBB. I understand that writers are eager to see their work published, and I share that excitement. While I’m a fast reader and Grammarly assists me in spotting errors, some submissions take more time than others. Therefore, I always appreciate when writers meticulously proofread their work before submission. Managing the publications for Bouncin' and Behavin' Blogs can be demanding, but I genuinely enjoy it.
Now, I move on to my writing projects. Often, I begin with an idea I had from the previous day, and it typically takes me between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours to complete an article. Once published, I share the links in our Discord server, where over 400 Medium writers connect. I like to see what’s new, greet everyone, and read a few of their latest articles.
After publishing my first piece of the day, I indulge in another habit of mine—checking stats. Although I tell myself not to, it's become an automatic response.
Now, back to productive endeavors. As a member of the Boost Program staff, I read other writers’ submissions and nominate one or two of the standout pieces. We are allowed to submit 20 nominations monthly to Medium for curation, and I take this responsibility seriously.
After this, I take a well-deserved break. I’ll take Libby for a longer walk and prepare lunch. She enjoys these moments with me, for obvious reasons—her nickname is "Mooch" for a reason!
Afternoon Writing Session
The second phase of my writing day begins post-lunch. After checking the stats once more, I focus on writing my latest article for The Professor’s profile, which addresses various aspects of writing. I started this additional profile due to the interest in my Medium writing tips.
Upon publishing my new article, I check the BBB queue to ensure I publish any new submissions that may have arrived throughout the day. I strive to stay on top of this as long as I’m not busy elsewhere or preparing dinner. After dinner, I revisit the queue to publish any additional submissions.
Most evenings, I spend time watching TV with my wife after her long day at the counseling practice. During this time, I keep an eye on Medium to approve new submissions and read additional articles, hoping to find more worthy of a Boost nomination. It’s a pleasure to have my work featured on the BBB main page before I sign off for the night—a nice perk of managing the publication.
On many occasions, I even write a third piece in one day. I like to schedule one of my articles to go live on BBB just before bed, ensuring it’s at the top of the Bouncin' and Behavin' Blogs page while I sleep.
In summary, this outlines my daily Medium routine. Over time, I’ve found that this structure becomes more effective. I anticipate adding new elements, tweaks, and experiments to my schedule as I continue to grow.
Things are progressing wonderfully. I feel like I'm approaching a peak with Medium, which is an exciting prospect. I have no idea where my writing journey will lead next, but after two years, I’m genuinely proud of my progress thus far. Here’s to further growth, enhanced creativity, and the ongoing daily routines that I hope will prove helpful to you as well.
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