Medium, Vocal Medium, and Simily are three writing platforms that allow writers to make money by creating written content. Medium Medium has been around the longest of the three platforms, launching in 2012. In order to make money, writers have to participate in the Medium Partner Program, which is $5 USD a month or $50 […]
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How to Win Writing Contests – 3 Simple Tips
I won a writing contest hosted by Wattpad and Tim Hortons! The prizes included a $100 Tim Hortons card and a swag bag of Wattpad-branded goodies. The experience made me reflect on how many times I’ve won writing contests in the past. In 2021, I won a local writing contest which awarded me several bottles […]
Vocal Media Review: 1 Year Later Making Money Writing
Vocal Media has been touted as Medium’s main competition, offering writers a chance to earn money from views on their content. I’ve been a member of Vocal Media since February 2021; I’m now prepared to give my assessment of the platform and whether it’s definitively worth it for writers to join over Medium. Here are […]
Zulie Rane is Promoting a Predatory Writing Platform to Amateur Writers
When I lost my full-time job in 2020, I explored the possibility of taking on writing jobs. Initially, I thought I had found a job as a writer for a mobile game app, the kind that place you in romantic, choose-your-own adventure scenarios. I sent in my writing sample, signed the contract, and was ready […]
Mahara Mindfulness The Human Being Journal: A Year-End Review
I’ve been really into journaling in 2021. Last year, to replace the gratitude journal that I initially purchased on a whim, I made the intentional decision to invest in a quality journal to capture my thoughts and progress, as well as to keep tabs on my mental health as I continue to navigate our collective […]