I have personally been in the writing and publishing industry for over 30 years. I have worked with writers, taught and coached writers, and befriended writers. This cross-section of comments is quite typical for what I have heard for years. Some crying about the unfairness of it all. "Oh she can afford to hire a publicist." "Oh he knew someone in NYC and got a contract." "I just can't write." And on and on and on. While those who get where they are going just keep plodding on one step at a time, willing to be a part of whatever system is operating at the time. (Within reason of course.)
Never can I remember not paying out a LOT of money to promote my books (my writing). I still do. And now I'm doing it on Steemit. And I don't mind because I feel I have something to say. And I feel what I have to say will help someone along the way. And I think buying bots is just a great way of doing that.
I've poured my life's blood out in social media for years. Spent a fortune on Facebook ads, etc. Never went anywhere. But on Steemit, it's totally different.
I love Steemit and am SO thankful to have found it.
And on another note -- stories are everywhere of the "editor" who turned down a book that later became a bestseller. That author didn't sit and cry. Or it never would have become a bestseller. That author realized that was just one person's opinion and moved forward. Same thing here. If this is where you have chosen to park and stay for a while. Practice writing. Write. Post. And keep plodding on. And enjoy the ride!
I absolutely agree with u
Totally agree with you @norma-jean!
I have to sound spammy by saying I agree because you have said what I wanted to say. I am in the same line of thought. I have been in some paying blogging sites and I always do what I have always done. Just write for the sake of sharing. When I keep thinking on how to make it big or earn more, I lose focus and motivation. Topics we write does not reach all people. It would be great if it did though.
Norma Jean, I’m following you and hope to learn about bots with you. I’m not a writer, I even find difficult to call myself a blogger. I just write randomly, because I like to write (English is not my mother tongue). I’m a photographer that likes to write, sometimes, that’s all. I felt myself identified with you when you say you spent fortunes on the other social networks for nothing. I won’t put a dime on them ever again, that’s for sure. About Steemit, I love it too, and I dream about having more time to dedicate myself and learn more about it. Until there, I’m just concerned about building a good reputation, above all. Cheers and thanks for your comment, have a wonderful weekend!