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#DolphinSchool 13 Tips on Audience building, a backup image tool and more!
## Time for another edition of Dolphinschool! ##

![enter image description here](http://i.imgsafe.org/100e12115d.jpg)

**Over the past week, I've taken in over $2000 in SBD and I am having the time of my life, so let me share a little on how!**

I spent almost two decades teaching theater. Everything from directing to writing, to costuming to sets to producing. If there is a job in the theater, I've done it many times. So, what did I learn?

**Here's a few things about getting an audience!**

 - It's not hard to get an audience, any fool can do it. Don't believe me? Walk out in the middle of a crowd and start looking up intently, people will join you!
 - It's not that hard to maintain their attention! Once you have it, all you have to do is keep them interested and not offend them. 
 - It is nearly impossible to get them back once they are lost. You will be starting from scratch, and likely won't get the same audience you had before. 

## So, what does that have to do with Steemit? ##

Quality posts, written on topics of interest, or well written fiction, will gain readers here. In every case, if you find a steemer getting paid out on the majority of their posts, the content is good. If they are not, here is some what you may find. 

 - Short, skimpy posts, with little content at all
 - Poorly and hastily written pieces. sometimes the writer writes as if their first language is  not English. (nothing wrong with that, but it won't get as many readers)
 - Pandering posts that ask for upvotes, or insist they deserve to be paid. 

## Here's a few things I've noticed. ##

The steemers who are getting consistently large payouts have a few things in common. 

 - They share image rich posts, in almost every case. Typically 3 to 5 images per entry. 
 - They have large followings, many over 400. 
 - They post every day, typically twice to three times. 

So, if you'd like to experience the same results, you're going to need to up your game. 

 - Post every day, at least 700 words per post, at least once. 
 - Use images, create your own if you can. 
 - Comment and upvote, don't worry about the stupid 5 vote thing, hasn't started yet anyway and even once it does, that's only votes at 100%, not all votes. Go for it!

**Be sure you respond to each and every reply on your work, and in your comments on other's work. Conversation is the key!**

## Here's a new tool! ##

Early this week, Imgsafe.org was down for at least parts of two days. So, I started looking for alternatives. Here's the best one I've found. 

http://funkyimg.com/

**Starting to conceptualize on an audience participation series!**

You can help me out here by voting for your favorite concept in the comments section. 

 1. A choose your own adventure type story, only a bit more in depth. At the end of each episode, I would offer several choices up for a vote, then write the most popular option. 
 2. A Write a Paragraph About This challenge. I would select one or two images to set a mood, or theme, write a page of story involving them, and then invite you, the readers, to add your own version. 
 3. A writing contest where I hand out writing prompts, you choose one, write a post and publish it, with a common hashtag (for example, #steemitprompt) and the entry that gets the most upvotes, linked to the original post, wins a prize. 
 4. I post a flash fiction piece and call for illustrations to be added in the comments. They could be anything that makes sense, from photoshopped images to hand drawn. The comment image with the most upvotes, shares in the payout. 

**Okay, just mention the number of the idea you like best and I'll keep that in mind when I make my selection. **

## Naysayers and mathemeticians ##

There are a lot of people on the platform going all doom and gloom, because some people get good payouts consistently, while they don't. They seem to think that big payouts are over and that fewer posts are making money. I wonder how they even measure that?

 - As long as someone is getting a bigger payout than me, I know there's room for improvement. 
 - Don't be silly, build an audience from here and give them something else to read as well. 
 - Remember this, pessimism is just as naive as being overly optimistic,  but it's a lot more limiting!

That's it for tonight, steemers! Thanks for reading and I hope you'll all take the time to follow my blog and read some of my fiction. It's really fun stuff, if I say so myself, and I do!
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Thanks
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@borishaifa · (edited)
Hi, @markrmorrisjr! Thank you for your useful instructions. I have a question. Is your own post counted the same as your comment? As number of them raises no matter what is it exactly. I mean, sometimes I come to Steem in the morning and firstly comment some posts I like and write my own. But today, I have read that power is loosng with every next post. So should I write first to write my ownt and only then to comment? Thank you.
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@markrmorrisjr · 
I don't know. I've not seen any decrease in my payouts on days when I comment, in fact, just the opposite. The more I comment, the more followers I gain and my payouts increase with followers. You should probably read the FAQ, found here. https://steemit.com/steemit/@shenanigator/official-steemit-faq-rough-draft-your-edits-are-neededLots of great information.
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@borishaifa · 
Thank you! )
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@borishaifa · (edited)
Upps...The link doesn't open
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@dexter-k · 
Straight followed @markrmorrisjr! These are great tips. I've been doing with steem what I should have been doing with fb and twitter and IG and flickr for years, actually using the social media to be social. It's a brilliant way to make social media work, use it the way it was intended to be used, hahaha. Great work, I look forward to reading more from you!
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Thanks, and yes, I agree. I was fortunate to start a social media company in the early days of Facebook, before 500 million, so I learned a ton about it. I may be sharing a book I wrote on the topic of networking soon, and retooling it a bit to fit the Steemit environment. Good luck out there!
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@dexter-k · 
Awesome, I look forward to reading it if you post it! Thanks so much and good luck to you as well, though I don't think you'll need the luck so much, you seem to have a pretty good handle on this stuff ;)
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@expedition · 
Good info @markrmorrisjr :)
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Thanks!
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@ezzy · (edited)
As someone trying to start a writing blog such as yourself, your words are pure gold. 

I really believe the beginning stages are all to do with establishing oneself, creating a historical reference point so people can decide whether you are worthy of following or not. Money should be the by-product of that, not the main focal point.

Inspiring and ever so true, great post! Looking forward to the next, Mark!
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@markrmorrisjr · 
It's nice to say that money should be the side effect of art, but as someone who has made their living as an artist for my entire adult life, I call shenanigans. Unfortunately, the reality is that most of us cannot afford the grueling schedule and vigorous demands required to create good art, unless it gives us something in return. The best way is to make it feed and clothe you so that you can devote yourself to it.
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@gringalicious · 
Great post with lots of food for thought.  The post and the comments are great
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@kaylinart · 
I love this, I feel like I can relate. Most of my success has been from having lots of followers, and writing quality content each day.
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Yep, keep it up! As the audience here grows, there is nowhere to go but up!
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@kiwideb · 
Audience participation - #1 appeals most to me, as I'm a keen fiction reader, but not a fiction writer or illustrator.
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@michaelstobiersk · 
Good info! Thank you.
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@markrmorrisjr · 
You're welcome, glad to help!
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@michelle.gent · 
I'm using photobucket.com for my images. I'm lazy and technophobic so once I've learned how to use something, I stick with it :)
See...? Still using emojis - never mind :p
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@markrmorrisjr · 
LOL, well, that's okay.
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@mrs.steemit · 
I agree with you! Great to share :)
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Thanks
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@scaredycatguide · 
@markrmorrisjr good value add post.  I do have one question though.  What do you suggest if someone is passionate and well versed in a topic that isn't very popular on steemit?   Do they stay with it and create an audience or move on to greener pastures?

I have my opinion to it, but was curious to your thoughts.
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Well, one of two things will happen here, either steemit will flourish, and your audience will find you, or it will stagnate, in which case, no one makes anything here. So, unless you know of a better opportunity, elsewhere... what's your topic, maybe I might have some ideas.
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@ancientofdays · 
Exactly. I'm playing long game. Write what you are an expert on or know the most about or are passionate about, and wait for your audience to come, is my approach. People were blogging and even *paying for webhosting out of their own pockets* to put their thoughts and passions on the internet long before Steemit came along ;) 
Steemit's arrival and the possibility of getting paid won't change the rules of the internet as much as some people seem to think here sometimes. Content is King. Cream Rises to the Top. Be Yourself and Do What You Do no matter who is watching or approves, and you'll be fine.
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@scaredycatguide · (edited)
That is a valid point, steemit is still in the "early adopters" phase.  "If you build it they will come" should maybe be the moniker.

As for me, in building my first 100 followers I've learned you need to stay consistent with topic.  Find one or two and stay with them.  I whittled down to my "scaredycatguide to investing" which money hits the money tag.   And my "Real-Talk" series which hits on social issues and the occasional parody of them.   The investing stuff doesn't seem to do well on steemit, but I truly enjoy teaching money management.

Also considering opening a second account specifically for my poetry, essays and crazy true life stories in order not to muddy up my scaredycatguide brand so to speak.  Not sure if that is a good idea though?

Appreciate you letting me bounce ideas off you.
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@shadowspub ·
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@sift666 · (edited)
Thanks for this post - it's very helpful

An image sharing site I am really impressed with is https://www.steemimg.com  it's potentially going to be a great photo sharing site like Viewbug or 500PX, as well as a Steemit image sharing site

Here's my account - https://www.steemimg.com/sift666

https://www.steemimg.com/images/2016/09/08/20160304_224855-022e8f0.jpg
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Thanks for the reply, I wonder how many of the others even read the post, since you are the first to answer that question! LOL thanks
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@shadowspub · 
thanks for that link @sift666. I don't see any information on the site about the licensing... are the photos public domain? only for use on Steemit? or what?
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@sift666 · 
To be honest I don't even worry about copyright on the internet - but anything is better than Instagram, which signs over total control of your images to Facebook.

I figure anyone who can do a screenshot has an open season on every image posted on the internet, then I go and download a movie torrent and think copyright is an outdated concept in general. But on Steemit I like it that copied content is flagged.

Sometimes I'm putting my Steemit name or website URL on my own pics - that would take about 30 secs in Photoshop for someone to remove :)

https://www.steemimg.com/images/2016/09/05/SIFT666-FRAME5cb312.jpg
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@slayer · 
Hey @markrmorrisjr , I tried to find you on Steemitchat , I could not. Can you make a channel called dolphin school. It would be a fun interactive channel where enthusiastic minnows like me can learn a thing or two . What do you think?
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Yeah, I was looking at that. I'm on steemit.chat with my story posts. I don't know how to add a channel, though. Do you?
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@slayer · 
Yeah!
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@steempowerwhale · 
Thanks a lot for this advice. Definitely I will try it out. Because of imgsafe.org had problems I now use https://postimg.org/

@steempowerwhale 🐳
[🌞 upvoting your lifetime dreams!]( https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@steempowerwhale/i-am-steempowerwhale-and-i-am-here-to-upvote-your-lifetime-dreams)
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@markrmorrisjr · 
I was using that one too, but it went gimpy on my today. I notice Imgsafe is back up, I'll probably go back to it.
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@steevc · 
Building an audience is vital. If people decide to follow you and actually use the Feed then they will see your posts. As for the type of posts, I think that can vary. Some people can't or don't want to write long posts and I don't think it should be restricted in any way. Steemit isn't Twitter, but there may be those who can build a following with brief updates. Some will just want to post pictures or videos. Others may specialise in bringing in summaries of news. 

Perhaps it will be possible to personalise your posts some more, so they can stand out. Steemit is a platform and the culture is not set in stone. It's currently dominated by certain cultural groups, but it will have to diversify to grow. 

These are good tips, but I think we will see some people do well by breaking the 'rules'.
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@markrmorrisjr · 
Absolutely, I am only speaking to what is working now, and most of those whining about not getting paid will drift away, because they don't want to work. If you have beautiful poems and photos, share them! I don't mean to discourage anyone!
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