Daily Writing Challenge: Insights and Experiences from Week One
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Chapter 1: Introduction to My Writing Journey
This week marked my initial experience of committing to daily writing. The publication "Write-a-Catalyst" hosted an engaging contest that spurred my dedication to this new routine. Bin Jiang initiated the contest, and thanks to the support of the editorial team (whom I’ll acknowledge later), I developed a consistent rhythm of writing and posting.
Chapter 1.1: Benefits of the Contest
Before diving into the statistics and key takeaways, I'd like to highlight some of the additional benefits I experienced from this contest. Throughout the week, I focused solely on one publication, unlike my usual practice of contributing to two to four. This allowed me to concentrate better and understand the audience for this particular platform.
Furthermore, my engagement with fellow writers improved, and I found myself reading more, utilizing highlights and comments effectively. This led to better interaction with my own stories as well.
Section 1.1.1: Lessons from Daily Writing
One notable takeaway was that a well-researched and personalized story achieved a read rate of around 50%, generating earnings of $2.50.
Reflecting on my teenage daughters and their sleeping habits, I recognized how my guidance may have been misguided.
In contrast, a piece about my journey on Medium performed better in terms of reads and earnings while requiring less research effort.
Chapter 1.2: Anticipation for Contest Results
As the Write-a-Catalyst contest approaches its conclusion, I'm eager to see the outcomes. It will be a few days before the results are announced, but I have no doubt that some outstanding winners will emerge. Current standings can be found in the article titled "The Final Takeoff — The Race To The Top" by Bin Jiang on Medium.
Prominent participants like Marcus Musick, Daniel Usama, Precious Emi, and Adrian V are currently leading the pack. Although I may not take a top spot, simply being part of this endeavor feels rewarding. It has greatly enhanced my writing habits and facilitated meaningful interactions and reads from fellow contestants.
Chapter 2: Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude
In summary, this week has been an invaluable learning experience, and I believe the insights I've gained will benefit other emerging writers as well. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the editors for their dedication and support throughout both the publication and the contest.
A huge thank you to: Martin Kessler, Hammad Hassan, Tfwadewrite, Daniel T., Brenna Clark, Marcus Musick, The Melody Johnson, Kevin Shan, Oliver Lövström, Nonso, Julia Dyviniak, Ripton Green, Nicoleb, Loretta_M, Josh Hinton, Kat Claussen, L.Ac, E-RYT, Midnight Young, Os Ishmael, Chrysa Stergiou, Ross Derbyshire, and Izzibella Beau.