Beginners tips and guidelines are good but step 3 is so funny.

Nothing can teach you more than your own experience.

I'm not certain I agree with all you say - leaving aside the points about community, since I am a bit of a lone wolf and therefore not qualified to comment.

What does happen is that now and then ( a very spaced out now-and-then) somebody takes the trouble to tell me, "Wow, that touched me, I loved it' or some other positive comment - and that keeps me going for a very long time.
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Write what others want? Do that and you will not be giving your best.

Write what comes from you, whether it is poetry about pain or fantasies about dragons and warlocks. We each have that special something which we can write about in a way that touches others because it comes from deep within ourselves.

I will not be doing anything but what I have been doing, writing my stories and what  I care about. If doing that does not earn me money, well, lots of my efforts failed to earn me money and I tried to learn from them, but never regretted what I did.

Thankyou for this post. It will go a long way

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Lets start ahoy Captain !!!

Community is your support base, your safety net when things aren't going as well as you'd like. You'll probably find when things aren't going well there are others in the same position, which makes it a little easier to persevere. You'll also learn and grow a lot more being engaged within the community(ies) you join. But remember to always be yourself.

>Play around with the top trending tags 

I kinda disagree with this though
I think the best option is to ignore and do what you do at its best
Everyone has a special light but the question is when will mine shine. 

>even see what you are better at writing.

100% with this

Superb advice.  :-)

Do what we love here at steemit, make friends and that will give us success. We can just contribute what we are good at so we can enjoy our life here in the process. @dragonslayer109

Ok sir! Will apply and see how I grow. Thanks for sharing

Gotta get the feet wet

great job

Community is very important on steemit. The soon the newbies and *oldbies* realise that, the better they enjoy the dividends that follows such decision. Testing the waters is a great tip for the newbies, it is a huge part of knowing what to do, it is like an unofficial feedback from the ecosystem. Awesome simple but amazing tips. Gracias.

A great post. I enjoyed reading it and I love the last image in it. Just the right one :)

I think you missed out one big step! Make as much friends as possible! Very nice post!

I like and enjoyed your post! keep publishing interesting and informative articles. If you wish you can check my post @iamjeydii. Follow me @iamjeydii

Interesting

Good base line guidance and motivates one to strive for quality and provide value to the community. Thanks.

This is a great motivation for the minnows. I'm glad you have us in mind. Thanks for sharing

Very true till the very end, most newbies(including my self) ponders on their posts wondering why it has gained only a little upvote or comment, I strongly suggest making lots of contents whether quality contents or not in first few days, by doing so you'll have sources for data and statistics, of which had the most upvote/comments and resteem. At least you have something better to do than  sulk on your 3 upvote(including your own) 1 comment(the one with *"i followed you follow me back!"* crap) and no resteem. That's my own personal realization at least. Thanks for sharing vital information, this is very helpful.

*"But sadly you will post something that no one likes, this is life and just keep smiling".*

Boy.  Isn't this true!

Hi. I am Jean from Kenya and I am looking for a community to join.

The concept is quite well understood, anf the aproach is quite wonderful, nevertheless here is a community andvwe all need help to thrive

Will have to test the waters!!

I  @mammasitta opened a 2nd profile because I wanted to know how it feels to be a minnow again and its frustrating. Keep on going? Sure but I feel the newbies and why so many give up again. I will continue my test.....Will report about it at some point.

You made tremendous points here @dragonslayer, most importantly; one must need to write about  what he/she knows about as to be able to communicate appropriately.

Community is another important aspect, one might also need to be identified with people of like minds.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for this post. Like everything else, you have to get in there and do it to get good at it.  Also, the pic in step #3 should read: "What", "WHAT", "WHY" rather than "Why", Why", WHY" -- LOL.

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Hey @dragonslayer109, you just summarized everything I try to teach newbies into 3 funny steps. I'll be sure to share this post with any noob looking for easy, short and hilarious tips...

Btw that GIF @ the end of your article is too hilarous. Lolx!

Cheers!

Great post and information

The only way to gain influence on this website is from good old-fashioned hard work it seems.

very nice post, good steps for beginners

Great job and information

Lol, this was definitely an interesting post. I like how you put this together.. Upvote!

viewed, voted, commented, and re-steemed ... 

anyone follows me i'll follow back within a few days

Hello sir. Nice to meet you.
I am actually saving your post to show to my nw invites That is if you don't mind. I am promoting steemit here in South Africa.
>Without a community you will have less support, less opportunity, less networking options with cool people and you might even look lonely to other users on steemit.

I was speaking with @nairadaddy recently about communities. This is the most important. We flourish with the help of our community members.

Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

@Seyiodus.

Thanks for your advice @dragonslayer
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Everyone please take but a minute to check it out 
much respect for an upvote!

We will and we should overcome the period of depression of the starting....the succeed in the future. thanks for such a nice post for the learners

This is a lesson for even those that are finding success. Great presentation!