Buh-Bye 2019
I’m really gonna miss you.
This hasn’t been the best year from a macro perspective. The world is a hot mess. A quick scroll through Twitter or peek at the news is enough to make one want to hide in a cave for the next century.
But for me, 2019 has been a good year. This was my first full year working as a full-time freelance writer. Let me be clear: It has not been easy. There have been many lows with the few highs. But I’ve learned a ton about myself, what I value, and the importance of embracing change.
A few highlights…
Medium Has Been Good to Me
I will always credit Medium for giving me my start as a writer. I wouldn’t have had the courage to pitch to other publications if I hadn’t published on Medium first. And the fact that I’ve made money from my writing — even if the dollar amount is not substantial — still blows my mind. (You mean, people will read stuff I’ve written? And I’ll get paid, too?!? Shut up!!)
And sure, the new Medium Partner Program system — the one everyone seems to hate — has definitely been hard on me. I’m not making as much money from Medium as I used to. But I said…
