Why Medium is Getting Me all Psyched

Shoba Rao
2 min readJun 19, 2021
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I’ve been writing for Medium for maybe over two years now. There was so much excitement when I was published; I wrote with much happiness. Then suddenly the publication just got stuck; and so did I.

Of course I know I’ve got to keep at it. Gyan gurus have been saying this all the time. Many of my pieces remain as drafts — gosh, the word psyches me. I feel like burying my head thinking ‘my writing is not worth publishing’?

I’ve read popular writers telling me how to write, how to tap on audience interests, how to make them want to read, how they’ve made money, and so on. I read those stories and understand.

Then there is another depressing thing about India, which can’t be part of the Partner Program. I’m sure there is a valid reason for this, but I'm psyched again. Why won’t India be? There is no answer as to why we won’t be included.

Countries enrolled in Partner Program

So, how do I handle this? I am not sure. I need help here.

Bhagavad Gita Quote

I can remain motivated, but who does not like to be acknowledged!

And to be honest, I love the platform and the articles that are published. I read the stories with respect and admiration.

But, why can’t Medium just allow India be part of their ever growing family?

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