Thank you for reading @youhavewings! :D Happy to have something to share.

Yes, it was reaching a dramatic crescendo by the time the squirrels descended on the proceedings... so funny and cute, but like you I'm very curious about the next part of the ritual!

The first time I was curied it was a total shock at first. I saw the payout amount and I was just like... WHAT HAPPENED? lol.

I hope you stick with it... Steemit is weird, doesn't always work the best to reward great content. Was just visiting your blog, with its gorgeous photographs, and brave and beautiful poems. Your work is definitely not getting the attention it deserves...

Part of my strategy has been to find communities I enjoy. My favorite is the Isle of Write, you should check them out:

Just click on the map to go to their discord channel. This is such a supportive and talented community for writers.

Also, try applying to Qurator for daily upvotes:

Also, consider joining the minnow support network.

And contests... the more you do, the more exposure you get. @mariannewest's daily freewrite is also a fantastic contest/community.