I started off posting my story at eight to twelve pages per post. Only one picture at the top, which was just the 'cover'. I found it also helped identify the story when it appears on the New Posts page.

I gave up on readers, but then one reader started reading and making comments. Problem: His English is not very good and he struggled to read, so, for him. I reduced my posts to 2 to 3 pages. He has managed to stick it out for over 400 pages, so I guess I will have to continue posting in this manner.

Otherwise? I've actually reached the stage where I do not want to have any readers and when I remember, I click on Decline Payment.

I had never cared about the payment, but two facts prompted me to this decision.

1. I wanted readers, not voters - and I wanted the kind who comment and discuss the story. I always try to do so for the writers I like.
2. To add insult to injury, I realised my votes may total 12 to 17, usually paying a few cents in total, but my viewers stays at about 2 to 5.

I hope each of you find a way to adapt to steemit. I've lost interest and rarely make an extra post now - and, yes, I still do not want readers, not the kind available here.