Chapter 1: A Milestone in My Writing Journey

Today marks an incredible milestone in my writing career—I’ve just published my 500th story on Medium! Reflecting on this journey, I realize how much I’ve grown and how many beautiful moments have emerged even when I felt like giving up.

As I ponder over my journey, I often question my motivations, but that's when the most extraordinary experiences occur. My writing life is evolving, bringing me newfound joy and purpose.

Section 1.1: Today's Exciting Accomplishments

In addition to this significant achievement, I’m thrilled to share that I also published my first piece on Vocal Media today, which you can check out here:

College can be more than just papers and exams; it's a chance to explore your interests!

Not long ago, I penned an article about my initial experiences on Vocal Media, which you can read here:

This all feels surreal as it coincides perfectly with my 500th Medium story, which I started writing on February 12, 2021. What a fantastic day to celebrate being a writer!

Currently, my Medium journey includes impressive stats:

• 1.3K followers
• 19 email subscribers
• 5 referred members

How exciting is that? As I mentioned in a previous piece, perseverance is key to succeeding on Medium.

Chapter 2: Keep Moving Forward

I will continue to push forward in my writing journey.

Noah Nelson, currently a senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is majoring in journalism with minors in political science and history. He contributes as a senior columnist for The Daily Illini, writes on Medium, and maintains his blog, "Nothing But Noah." His debut book, “Life: A Collection of Short Stories,” is now available on Amazon. Inspired by what you read? You can write for Medium too!

The second video titled "How to Add a Story to a Publication on Medium" provides insights on how to seamlessly contribute your stories to any publication on the platform.