This is interesting. I've been active in the Minnow Support project recently, trying to encourage fellow newcomers to put forth quality content and settle in for a long journey. My own following is coming slowly, as well as the payouts. However, life experience has taught me that anything that comes suddenly usually goes away suddenly, too. Slow and steady, consistent, seems to work best.
That being said, I'm encouraged to see fiction so well-received here at Steemit. That's my bailiwick, too. I'd love for this platform to become a staple among authors, a "need to have." Eventually, perhaps, agents and publishing houses will scout the blockchain for new talent.
Oh yes, @rhondak! Steemit is all about the slow and steady approach. Anyone looking for a "quick fix then split", may as well leave right now. Rome wasn't built in a day and that's the very definition of *Steemit". It's barely one year old and has achieved so much already. It's quite astonishing. So in other words, it's the future goals we should be aiming for, not the short term ones. And that means:
You're right on the money with that statement! And if you strap yourself in for the long game, you'll be the one laughing on the other side of where we are now. Growth is the name of the game for Steemit at the moment and it needs our support... So let's do just that! :)
Love it! Yes, my spidey senses tell me the same thing. Steemit is going to be a game-changer, and my goal is to be firmly established on the platform when that happens.
With that kind of attitude and positivity, I only see great things for you on here. Steemit on, my sister! :)
It is truly a great community. Hard work is rewarded here. Quality is rewarded here. That's something that social media and even publishing has been missing for a while. Happy Steeming! :-)