Chapter 1: The Power of Encouraging Feedback

The comments and feedback I receive are essential to my writing journey!

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When my well-crafted articles don’t garner enough views or reads, it can be incredibly challenging to maintain motivation during such times. What then can serve as a source of inspiration in these trying moments? It's the uplifting feedback from seasoned writers that keeps my spirits high. Their recognition invigorates my writing endeavors and encourages me to persevere.

As a budding writer on Medium.com, I face limited visibility, leading to fewer views and reads for my stories. I understand that my initial lack of traction does not reflect the quality of my writing. Early experiences with limited engagement can sometimes dampen excitement and enthusiasm. However, it’s crucial to remember that every accomplished writer has faced similar beginnings. Their success stems from persistence and continuous improvement.

Medium.com offers a unique platform where writers can both earn and learn concurrently. Mastering any skill, including writing, requires prolonged practice. In 2024 and beyond, writing has emerged as a pivotal skill for generating income online.

New writers embark on their journey filled with aspirations of success, often believing that they will quickly ascend to the ranks of established authors after publishing just a few pieces. They dream of making a significant impact with their talent, only to find those dreams challenged once they begin. Personally, I also struggle with low visibility as a newcomer, and at times, frustration sets in. Yet, the encouraging remarks from experienced writers serve as a beacon of hope, indicating that my writing possesses potential.

Today, I want to showcase some of this supportive feedback. I am immensely grateful to these remarkable authors for their kind words regarding my work!

First, I would like to share a comment from B.R. Shenoy, a prominent writer with over 37k followers on Medium.com. Let's take a look at the comment before we delve deeper:

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This comment fills me with pride and motivates me to keep going! You can read the story that inspired this comment [here](#).

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Such comments act like fuel that keeps my creativity flowing; without them, stress and burnout might have hindered my writing journey.

Next, I'd like to highlight a motivating comment from Jan Sebastian, a well-known figure on Medium.com with over 17k followers, who shared some truly inspiring words.

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This comment serves as a treasure trove of motivation. Whenever I feel disheartened, I revisit these words, which is why I’ve taken a screenshot for reference. You can find the story that received this uplifting comment [here](#).

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The second video, "The Importance of Positive Feedback - Advice Bites," emphasizes how crucial positive feedback is for personal growth and motivation.

I also received an encouraging remark from Melissa Herzog, who has 3.7k followers, regarding my story:

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You can check out the story that prompted this response [here](#).

Another writer, Trish Church, who boasts 1.9k followers, left a motivational comment that truly resonated with me.

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Her enthusiasm for my article, expressed in her desire to give me 100 claps, left me elated and reassured. You can read the story that inspired this comment [here](#).

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Now, I am convinced that my writing holds the potential to resonate with others, though it will take time to flourish and succeed on a broader scale.

Here's an example illustrating how my work can be beneficial for newcomers. Sadie Frost, who joined Medium in August and has 145 followers, shared this comment:

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This feedback brings me joy and satisfaction, confirming that my writing holds value and connects with fellow newcomers to Medium.com. You can check out the story that resonated with new writers [here](#).

Apart from these notable writers, I am also grateful to those who consistently engage with my stories and provide encouraging comments. These include Yana Bostongirl, Emy Knazovic, Ali Alzahrani, Ph.D, George J. Ziogas, Khorge Boro, Dr. Asif Nawaz, Iqra Javaid, Niz, Barbara J. Martin, Lisa Smart, Maria Sohail, Grace Notes, Yasin Sukhera, Kaneez Fatima, Val Garner, Denis Gorbunov, Paul Dotta, Sara Flower, Alina Khan, Mehak Adlakha, and Maliha Noushin!

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Thank you for taking the time to read this. Your feedback is always appreciated and eagerly anticipated!

Regards,

Moosa Jutt!