My $500 Vocal Media Challenge

I’ve made thousands on Medium.com but I’ve not put much effort into making money on Vocal, to be honest, I’ve always felt disheartened when it comes to Vocal. I went through a phase of posting daily here, now I post, then stop posting for weeks, then come back to it.

I’m the type of writer that needs to challenge myself daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. If I don’t challenge myself, I struggle to get out of bed in the morning. I’ve struggled with depression for most of my life therefore, I have to set challenges to force myself out of bed each day. Challenges give me a reason to wake up and put words on the page, when i think about it, I was happiest when I was posting three articles a day on Medium.

Most people thought I was crazy, in fact, I received lots of nasty comments over there because I would post so much. I haven’t posted on Medium for a while now, but I’m about to get back on the Medium train.

Right now, I’m working on a Vocal Media challenge, it’s to make $500 in a single month on the platform. The overall goal is to make $5000 in total in 2025, but my first goal is to make $500 in a month.

It sounds impossible to achieve such a goal, but I have a plan. What’s the plan?

1.To post daily, first of all

2.To post some trending content

3.To post search-friendly content

4.To create from the soul

I like to mix it up, I can’t focus on one style of content. It’s not me. I’m a multi-passionate creator, and I can’t focus on one thing at a time, I have to mix it up. I’m a poet, a short story teller, I’m a songwriter, I’m a manifestation creator, I like to write affirmations and create money meditation audio pieces, and much more. I also like to create recipes, and personal development content.

As you can see, I’m a multi-passionate creator, and I won’t put myself in a box for anything, or anyone.

How will I promote my content?

Honestly, I’ve not spent much time promoting or engaging on the platform, so I will dedicate myself to spreading love on Vocal by engaging with other creators and helping others to earn more by reading and sharing their articles.

I’ll also post my articles on Pinterest and share them on my YouTube community wall.

Why am I so addicted to challenging myself?

My Writing Journey: Healing, Purpose, and Self-Discovery

As an adult diagnosed with ADHD, writing has become my lifeline—a deeply personal therapeutic tool that helps me navigate the complex emotional terrain of depression and neurodivergence.

My Emotional Landscape

Writing allows me to:

• Process my intense emotions
• Create meaningful personal narratives
• Channel my hyperactive mental energy
• Develop better focus and concentration skills

ADHD and My Creative Process

For me, writing offers:

• A controlled space for creative expression
• Opportunities to harness my ability to hyperfocus
• A method to organize my scattered thoughts
• A sense of accomplishment that often eludes me

Art as My Purpose

• Sharing my art with the world transforms my personal struggle into:
• Universal storytelling
• Connection with others
• Potential healing for myself and readers
• A profound sense of meaning and purpose

My Psychological Healing

My creative practice helps me:

• Reduce my anxiety
• Build my self-esteem
• Create personal structure
• Transform my challenges into creative strengths

Writing isn't just something I do—it's how I understand myself, heal my wounds, and connect with the world around me. Each word is a step towards understanding, each story a pathway to resilience.

Would you try this challenge?

Ps- I know, writing isn't all about making money, but isn't it great when you get to earn a living from doing the thing you love most?