Mark Laurence is an SEO content writer, digital marketer, and copywriter that writes about writing tips, digital marketing, productivity, and finance.
I remember the day I started blogging online. I was excited and scared at the same time. I even thought of myself as having a lot of loyal readers. I thought to myself, “This is the time to start building my online presence while making money online.” But the reality hits me fast. The first […]
I still remember that night when I told myself that I had to work after studying for a long time at school. I knew that I needed to rest, but I had already taken a break by using my phone and social media. I said, “I will just check YouTube and watch some short videos. […]
Four years ago, when I was just starting to write on the internet, I was obsessed with searching for writing tips. I always wanted to get rich just by writing; I wanted to make a living from it. I saw many “writing gurus” giving advice to their readers. They shared their success stories about using […]
One day, I had been receiving tons of notifications on my account, getting comments and claps on one of my posts. I went to my dashboard and refreshed it 100 times, 200 times. My post was blowing up. I felt my pride rising as well. Read it here: My First Viral Story on Medium Made […]
It turns out that January was still a productive month for me as a writer after posting 13 posts in total. I still have the same strategy for my content distribution. At first, I published everything on my website, then wrote and shared it on Hive and Medium for traffic. I also do this to […]
I started writing in 2019 (November, if I recall correctly) before the pandemic began. I was looking for a source of income during the pandemic. We did not have classes at school, and I had a lot of free time. So, I asked myself, “Why not take this as an opportunity to start exploring new […]
I woke up early and felt that I wanted to walk outside peacefully — no phone, no gadgets, no music — just the sound of vehicles passing by the road and the conversations of random people. I often do this when I feel like thinking of topics and ideas that I might write about for the day. I was […]
“AI will replace the writers soon!” That is what they said, but I would say NO. AI can’t replace us, but it can help and assist us. I always find a way to make my work easier. I look for help to create more ideas for my writing — and this is how I discovered ChatGPT. I asked […]
I was having a conversation with my friends when one of my friend’s phone rang. His mother was calling, and I overheard their conversation (unintentionally). His mother said, “Oh, your friend is a blogger.” My friend laughed and said yes. I have never revealed my website to anyone in my personal life and never shared […]
It’s been four years since I decided to start my blogging journey as a student. It took me a lot of time to process everything. As I always say, writing was not really my passion, but I am still surprised, even now, that I write on the internet and earn money on the side. I […]
I started writing online 4 years ago, and I never thought I would say this: This was my best decision back then. Writing was not my passion — yes, I always say this. But now, it is helping me pay my bills and earn extra money. It is helping me, as a student, buy essential things I need […]
After writing my post about earning a lot on Medium, it seems that the table has now turned, putting the platform in a negative light. Medium is failing. But why? When 2025 started, it seemed like a bad year for Medium. The writers (the community) are upset about not receiving enough payment for their written […]
Finally! I earned on Medium… It’s a lot, right? Right? Heck, yes and no! Last month, I earned around $166.67 by publishing actively. I am still active today, posting and engaging with other users. But it seems that fate isn’t on my side this month. Or is it the same for everyone? I have been […]
It seems that December was a blast month for me! I was not expecting to earn a lot compared to my previous months of writing. Well, I can’t blame myself. I was productive last month because of the Christmas break, and I managed to focus more on my writing career. I know that this might be […]
I have been writing for 3 years, but I did not realize that I might be missing something in my writing journey. Why? Here’s my writing process: I open my laptop, sit at my desk, and stare at the blank screen. I often experience writer’s block. I don’t know what to do; I don’t know […]
For over 3 years of writing, I have always used Grammarly to edit my content. But now, I use chatGPT. It is a cool tool for every writer. It is a must-have to produce quality and error-free content. My process is just simple. First, I write everything on Microsoft Word or Google Docs, then use their […]
Writing was never my passion. But for nearly 3 years of writing, I learned that writing is a skill that you can learn. It is important to learn — it boosts your creativity, it helps your brain to function well and think clearly. Hence, I will be sharing my secrets on how can I stay motivated in writing […]
As the year ends, we have to go back on track and start your year productively. I did not manage to start the year productively by working or studying immediately, but I don’t feel bad about it. The first two days were still a vacation and a holiday, I even had my last post a […]
It took me years before I applied to Google Adsense. I thought there were many requirements, such as hitting a certain amount of monthly traffic and visitors. But last week, I got curious and searched again—I found out that you can apply the right way! This is a huge achievement for me as a writer […]
I still can’t believe that I earned this amount even after the first week of writing on Medium seriously…I shared some tips to do the same! My first viral story on Medium happened after 1 week of being active on the platform. Also read: My First Week on Medium: I Earned $19.58 and Got 47 Followers […]