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RE: How to Be STEEMIT - Be Real - Be Raw - Be YOU! 5 Steps to Maximize Your Potential
Thanks for the tips. I am a little more hesitant aboit posting a lot on here, and i think it is because in the last 2 days i have seen a fair ampunt of posts on what people whould be writing about and how they should be writing it. I am not much of a blogger so it is intimidating to feel like you have to write a mini essay for each post. Is it acceptable to post a picture with just a singular sentence?
I have also noticed that users have been numbering their posts in certain series. Is that requirement? Do I need to post certain subcategories in a numbered series? Sorry for all of the questions, but the more i read peoples posts, the more intimidated I become.
Always feel free to ask away! I'll try to answer in order the best I know how, but I don't speak on behalf of everyone. For pictures, I would recommend at least a couple of sentences. No need to go into a huge blog, but say you post one of those gorgeous cakes of yours. I would plug at least a couple of sentences about what's in it, why you're proud of it, why you want to share it. It doesnt have to be complicated, and can help bring a little more life to the post. For your art, how long did it take, what inspired you to do it? Little details can go a long way.
As for numbering, that's a personal choice. If you have a series that you want to provide people the opportunity to follow or go back on, then it can help, but it's far from required. For general posts it's a toss-up, but if you have an idea that spans multiple articles to fully explain, it cant hurt. There's no requirements for it in any of the tags though.
Lastly, DONT BE INTIMIDATED! I'm telling you, just between your cakes, gardening, and random artbits you have SO MUCH to bring to the platform, and that's not even including your nights on the town, crazy selfies, hikes, and philosophical thoughts. You have a lot to bring to the world, dont for a second let this place scare you. Forget about the money, post what you love, and you'll do fine.
Thank you for answering. I'm not so much intimidated by the content of my thoughts, but rather fpr the facts that I am often a woman of few words when it comes to my own expression. I will try to elaborate on my thoughts, but I really enjoy one-liners and short sentiments. Thats probably why I'm not prone to blogging. I appreciate you answering everything. I started seeing posts that were to the extent of "do steemit my way or you don't belong here" so it is nice to know its not as concrete as that
Just do you. That's what I want to see. You make the rules on your blog and it is uniqueness that counts here more than anything imo. Just keep steeming on.
Alright, thanks. I will try to keep that in mind.
100% Agreed
I've been wondering some of those things myself, nice to know I'm not the only one lol... It took me forever to write my first post for a lot of those same reasons, but I can say it's getting easier the more I do!
It takes a while to get used the writing aspect. I am finding that these people are great at answering questions when things get sticky.