What I Learned About Online Writing After Publishing 1665 Articles [!] in 4 Years | by Aldric Chen | The Startup | Dec, 2024

How I [honestly] wish I knew all of these of Day 1 instead of Day 1423

First, I have many tough moments.

Consistency is challenging. Also, writing is not [exactly] the easiest thing to start, work on, and complete.

Plus, I am not a writer-type.

I would laugh out loud if anyone would suggest that one of my income streams would derive from pumping words in the internet space. I never saw writing as income-viable or sustainable. I never saw that happening.

It is the most competitive space humans have ever invented.

That said, it is [still] possible to make decent money online. I know it’s possible… because I did.

So, if you are interested in making this online writing thing work…

Here’s what I learned after publishing 1665 articles in 4 years.

1. Write simple

This is the most underrated lesson I learned.

We can find people from all walks of life on the internet.

That means they come with a diverse spectrum of language mastery and competence.