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Post edited 7:29 pm – March 25, 2014 by Michael @ The Student Loan Sherpa

I've now been at it for over a year, and it finally feels like I am a real blogger.  I'm not making anywhere near the money that some people here make, but I've finally reached the point where I can expect a monthly check from the big G.

I share this because I honestly doubted I would ever reach this point.  I started my blog because I felt it would be fun to try and I might help out a few people along the way.  Deep down I hoped for a little more.  As the days and weeks became months, I seriously began to doubt that my blog would amount to anything.  It really was every bit of a year before it started to become real.

If you are struggling with writers block, stress, or self doubt, push through it.  This community is full of people who have been there before and are happy to help you on your journey.  Treasure the little milestones, and if you keep at it, you'll eventually get to the big ones. 

I have no writing talent to speak of and focus on a boring over-blogged subject… if I can do it, you can too!

Excellent post Michael. I'm just about reaching that phase myself. I have found those posts where the blogging superstars publish their amazing income hugely motivational. However, at the same time, when they are making $1,000s each month in adsense and I'm struggling to get $10, it is hard not to get down and doubt yourself.

Nice to hear your positive message and I think its very useful advice for all bloggers at all levels.

I just started blogging not that long ago, I started it for similar reasons to what Michael mentioned. I also found myself wanting to write my own article in the comments as a response to someone elses post, so I decided I should just start my own blog.

I don't really think about making money off of my blog because I'm happy just to write about what interests me. I've been focused on content because I think that's what really matters. I guess I need to get on the whole social media aspect of letting my blog be known. Anyways, I love the support that I see around the community here and I'm guessing that's what helps us newbies keep chugging along!

Sounds like solid advice!  I'm a newbie blogger and I've definitely had those thoughts!  It seems like it can take forever to see any significant income.  I try to remind myself that some people spend years going to school for a certain degree and they often don't make any money while in school.  This is kind of like "school," only cheaper, since thankfully I'm not going into major student loan debt to keep my blog up and running!  It's cheap, it's fun, and I am definitely learning! 

Great message and so good to see you are doing well! It is a great feeling when it all starts to come together. I never blogged for the money. I set a goal and shared it, wrote about what I was doing and focused on helping others. I am now in a position where I own a few sites, am a published author, writer and speaker. This is my business.

I love writing and the opportunities blogging has given me astounds me. It is definitely worth persisting and ignoring your doubts.

Congratulations 

Thanks for sharing your encouraging words, Michael. The only thing I disagree with is when you write "I have no writing talent to speak of." Your posts are very conversational and well-written! Here's to your continued success.

Getting nice comments on my site is like putting fuel in the tank of my car.

It keeps the show on the road so to speak