I made 21 cents in my first month on Medium and set myself a target to double it every month. At the end of that first year, I had nearly accumulated the target ($873.97). It was not until year 3 that my Medium income really took off. Medium is a marathon, not a sprint. Leave the door open for coming back, Wilhelm. My son used to work in publishing. Most published authors never make more than £3,000 for their books even if they are Booker Prize nominated. I've made more here than if I had written two of those books. And it has been easier, more fun and less isolating. I hope you come back.