I Finally Reached 1000 Views On Vocal Media
Here's what I learned and made so far
Hey, exciting news! I have finally hit 1000 views on Vocal Media! It's been a journey filled with ups and downs, and along the way, I have learned quite a lot about what works and what doesn't. So, I thought I'd take a moment to share my experience and some tips that might help you on your own Vocal journey. Let's dive in!
I joined Vocal Media in January of 2022, after struggling to get views and followers on Medium for a few months. Being a full-time student and trying to get my writing career off the ground was challenging, especially with little guidance, but I kept at it. I'll be honest; I made the biggest mistake I could by quitting when things weren't progressing. If you're new to writing on Vocal or Medium, here's the biggest advice you'll ever need: Don't. Quit. Your stats will never recover.
My posting was inconsistent in the past, sometimes every day for a month and then no posts for two months. This inconsistency doesn't give the site a reason to show your content to people, making your account seem wasted in their eyes. However, I'm trying my hardest to recover my accounts and grow them into a livable wage while writing my next book.
Let's get to the exciting part: Q&A style.
How many posts have you made on Vocal? - 105
How many subscribers do you have? - 97
How many reads do you have on your posts? - 1,037 as of today
How much have your reads earned? - $5.46
How much have you earned overall? - $125.46
I know you might be thinking, "Where did the money come from?" The answer is bonuses! Unlike Medium, Vocal celebrates your accomplishments as a writer on their site. So far, the bonuses I have received are:
- You've published your 5th story on Vocal! - $5.00
- You've published your 10th story on Vocal! - $10.00
- For your Top Story, "My Journey as a Horror Writer: The Road so Far.." - $5.00
- For your Top Story, "New Writers Should Start with Fan Fiction." - $5.00
- You've published your 50th story on Vocal! - $50.00
- For your Top Story, "How To Plan Your Novel Using The Three-Act Structure." - $5.00
- For your Top Story, "Choosing the Right Tense for Your Novel: Past, Present, or Future?" - $5.00
- Congrats on reaching 1,000 reads! - $5.00
That's almost $100 just from Vocal rewarding me for publishing on their site and for those stories that I have published doing well. For a quick comparison, I have 167 stories published on Medium, with 420 followers, and have earned $87.78 since joining in November 2020.
So, if you're thinking of starting your writing journey on Vocal, I highly recommend it. Just remember, consistency is key, and don't give up even if things seem tough. Keep pushing forward, and success will come!
If you're interested in joining Vocal Media and want to start earning money for your writing, I have a referral link that will give you a boost! By using my referral link here https://vocal.media/vocal-plus?via=barbara, you'll get access to the Creator Bonuses program, which offers extra earnings for every read on your stories. Plus, I'll receive a bonus for referring you! It's a win-win situation. So if you're ready to take your writing to the next level and start earning more, be sure to sign up with my referral link.
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About the Creator
Barbara King
Barbara King is a full-time writing coach and novelist. King is a recent college graduate from Southern New Hampshire University where she earned her BA in Creative Writing.
Comments (1)
$50.00 for the 50th story....that must be new. I think it is awesome. Once you reach the 1000 you now start seeing it grow, quicker.