We all know there is a lot of bad writing on steemit. Not everyone is a professional writer. Not everyone HAS to be a professional writer. (For example, I think 
Yes, we know there are a lot of top Steemit money-makers who can't write for shit. Oftentimes they got in from the ground floor, made connections, or had a lot of capital. But if you're a minnow starting at the bottom, the best way to get noticed is by creating great content.
So when you're writing a Steemit article, ask yourself:
- Does anyone give a fuck about what I'm writing about? Why should they?
- Do I find what I'm writing to be an intriguing and interesting topic? If not, then why should anyone else?
- Is my unique perspective on this topic valuable? What do I bring to the table on Steemit that nobody else does?
- Am I knowledgeable on this topic? More so than the average steemit user?
- Is the point of this article clear? Do I spend a long time rambling or do I get straight to the point?
- Would this Steemit article be good even without the pictures?
- Do I support my ideas with examples, or am I talking in abstractions? People enjoy stories. They like characters to connect to, even if you're writing an advice article. Characters and conflict will allow readers to sink further into the article, as it gives them an emotional anchor point to care about what you're writing.
- Is my writing unique and colorful? Or is it dry and more suited to something you'd submit in a Comp 101 class?
- Is my style unique? Or am I indistinguishable from the thousands of other Steemit articles?
- Do I really believe in what I'm writing or am I just trying to make a quick buck?
- Have I steered away from the main point? If so, get back on track.
- Have I thoroughly done my research, if this isn't a diary or piece of creative writing?
- Have I truly put time and effort into this piece, or is it something I just tossed out hoping nobody would notice? (We can tell the difference.)
- Am I writing in a saturated topic category? If so, is it because it's something I'm truly passionate about or because I think it's going to make me money? And if it's because you're passionate, what unique perspective do you have on cryptocurrency/travel/steemit/photography/vlogging that other's don't?
- Have I checked this article for correct grammar and spelling? (I use Grammarly to catch basic mistakes)
- Is this article something I'm okay with being on the Internet forever? (Thanks to the Steemit blockchain)