A $0.038 earnings per read (EPR) won’t make you rich!
Two days of writing, three stories, and eight hours of sitting in a chair writing generated a total of $2.86. Is it possible? Or am I just daydreaming about making big bucks on Medium?
My income is far less than my expectations. I could achieve significant outcomes even though I do my best to write good content every day and spend an important time engaging with other writers on the beautiful platform. Is it the same thing for you?
The above articles are a clear indication that doing things hazardously will get you nowhere. Let me explain by analyzing the above stories!
The top story
Titled “Get That Premise Right: The Key to Thriving as a Writer!” It reveals the importance of a solid premise in building a successful writing business, such as a blog, newsletter, etc.
Published on: my network ; Creation’s time: 2 hours ; Time to read: 6 min ; Views: 6 ; Reads: 5 ; Reading Ratio: 83% ; Earnings: $0.46 ; EPR: $0.092 ; claps: 135 ; Comments: 1
The Middle story
Titled “I Earned $0.1 Writing on Medium Yesterday—Should I Quit?” It reveals the frustration that I and other writers experience because of low EPR, which leads to quitting writing sometimes. This story is a small reminder that low earnings shouldn’t by any means prevent us from pursuing our big writing goals.
Published on: Write A Catalyst publication ; Creation’s time: 2 hours ; Time to read: 3 min ; Views: 11 ; Reads: 9 ; Reading Ratio: 82% ; Earnings: $2.17 ; EPR: $0.197 ; claps: 242 ; Comments: 6
The Bottom Story
Titled “From Mediocre to Extraordinary: My Journey to Growth!” it tells my life story of breaking free from mediocrity and my comfort zone, challenging myself by embracing the unknown, confronting my flaws, and so on.
Published on: Write A Catalyst publication ; Creation’s time: 4 hours ; Time to read: 8 min ; Views: 15 ; Reads: 6 ; Reading Ratio: 40% ; Earnings: $0.23 ; EPR: $0.038 ; claps: 205 ; Comments: 4
The Verdict
The performance of each story varies based on factors such as publish time, topic, reading ratio, engagement, and word count.
However, one of the most important factors influencing high earnings is the story’s topic. You can see that writing about Medium or writing generates more views and thus a higher EPR. Meanwhile, you should avoid reciprocal or fake engagement to earn more for each story you write.
Overall, Medium isn’t an overnight get-rich method. It’s a long journey of learning, adapting, and consistent improvement. So keep showing up until you achieve your desire.
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