What do you remember about the 6,300 posts you've done on Hive? 

I do find it hard to create content on Hive, because I'm honestly not sure what type of content actually helps Hive. 

I might feel like my content really isn't worth it, but thankfully I get a decent number of comments on my posts from people who appreciate what I write. I think if that went away, then I might really start to question what I am doing here.

I actually just wrote about this, partially at least, tonight haha. I was on the topic of having certain things that I wanted to write about from our vacation, but I don't want to write about *every little fucking thing* that we did or saw. Part of it because it's private and just generally family time which should be cherished. Other parts of it are because, does anyone want to read about the fucking pizza fail that we had? Likely not! It goes back to people actually reading their content before committing it. I think that quite a few people don't read it, just throw it out there.

I think this also goes with the short form stuff - DBuzz comes to mind. Sure it's a Twitter alternate for us, but at the same time, should people read the drivel they spent 15 seconds to put together and post? Probably, because I know they should and not post it LOL

I think it's important that we have community and engagement, but also just some personality and bit of self control (trying to think of a phrase for what I mean here..) for reading what we are writing to make sure it makes sense and it's worthy of a "post". I've got a dozen or more "ideas" for posts but I haven't written them because at the moment they are shit, they need more soul! 

>But I wonder, do people actually read what they are writing and submitting to the blockchain?

I do. Partly because I like the sound of my own ~~voice~~  words...Also to check for mistakes.

>Also, when you think back to the content you have created thus far, what do you remember?

A lot of splinterlands battles and art. Personally I am more passionate about my art but I would not be where I am now(around 9k HP) without writing battle posts. Also at times I don't have any ideas for new art for a while so posting just art is not a good idea if I want to stay consistent.

Weekend Experiences topics are also great because they make for a deeper more personal stories. At times about things that I would not have thought to share on my own.

Being online creating content in any given field should bring people together to discuss and share exactly the same as we once did around the coffee table. 

Debate and discussion, commenting or questioning is how society grow. Life is all about give and take, those who arrive expecting an audience simply posting to obtain a vote end up leaving.



 

I think we should not be offended when we are encouraged to improve, I am grateful when someone told me: hey you are not doing well, improve, I don't know, that makes me reflect and understand that we are constantly learning.
I know that I must learn English because translators sometimes damage the sense of my writing in many occasions and other little things, so I take your advice with much respect and I know that with preparation I will evolve.

I think it's because a lot of new authors are too obsessed with the rewards that they get salty when they don't get much. They feel like they deserve a high vote early on and consistently. I was disheartened when I started posting too. The Splinterlands Challenge posts were the ones that really got me to stay. But as I talked to more curators, I found out that they are very critical of how new users act. Do they immediately unstake and convert to fiat, their followers/following, do they reply to comments/comment on others, etc. That's when I realized that I should treat Hive blogging as I would with social interactions. Find people that I find interesting and interact with them. 

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Well, I think some set of people don’t get to cross check what they have written which is normal but I’m sure that when someone knows that he or she is writing something that makes sense, the person will want to read his work over and over again…
And other people will want to read it. That’s why the topic and cover photo of a post is really important 

As already mentioned, people are attracted by the fact that they can receive a reward for their work (hobby).  And when a newcomer sees the number of rewards that others receive, his eyes light up.  And they start writing... about nothing.  Yes, it may sound harsh, but in order to attract attention to your work, get readers, and ultimately compensation, you need to give something significant to the platform.  Posts in the style of “thoughts about nothing” will not work here.  This is of no interest to anyone who doesn't know him or her.  Here you need an idea, and it should not be one-time, the content should be regular.  You have to try for this.  As for me, here I found my cozy place, where I found like-minded people.  I make birding observations, take photos and videos, and then share them with the community.  All this takes a huge amount of time, and it takes a lot of effort.

Once I got a message on instagram from a girl in Mexico who had found my post on steemit from google results and said she it had really helped her. Since then I started taking my posts more seriously, and I write them all as if SOMEONE is going to read them. 

Also these days writing has become a central way for me to organize my thoughts so there is that.  I write for myself and for that girl who messaged me and I owe something decent to both of us. 

My challenges to creating content often comes from not having lived experience. When I spend too much time in front of the computer, I have little to share besides what others are doing. This is when my writing tends to be bland as it is only the same ideas and experiences rehashed over and over. 

I know from reading your posts that you have a job and have engaged in remodeling, holidays, and other life outside of Hive. You have something to share. 

For me, stepping back is not about revising my work. When I step back it is to go out and experience something that I can share. 

Although I do start drafts of posts and leave them. At some later date, I'll find it and either add more or complete it for posting. This obviously doesn't work for things that are dated. Consequently, I have a ton of notes that aren't complete. But they often get pieced together to create an entirely new post. 

I think all starts with title and the cover/thumbnail photo of the post.

>But I wonder, do people actually read what they are writing and submitting to the blockchain?

How can a work be edited if it's not read several times by the author? At least for me, that's a major part of writing.

>spending their time consuming content, not creating content. At least from what I have observed in myself and others, the people who have the hardest time building interesting content, are those who spend a lot of time consuming interesting content passively.

On Hive consuming content is a great way to build a following :) Just read what interests you, then leave a genuine comment for the author.

>Also, when you think back to the content you have created thus far, what do you remember? 

That a few of my series still need finishing 😂


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