Hello and a very warm Welcome to Max Curation Edition No. 5!
In this issue 5 wonderful posts by upcoming Steemit authors have been highlighted.
Max Curation stands for "maximizing curation", a curation initiative on Steemit. The aim of initiative is to curate good content that is high quality but yet did not get the attention that they deserve. Here are the criteria on which this curation is based.
Some basic criteria for being selected are given below
- Only posts by authors up with a reputation of 25-55 are eligible.
- The post must not have earned more than $2 in the first 2 hours after being published.
- Only original content
- English only
- No introduction posts
In order to encourage curation and promote the creation of quality content on Steemit it is highly recommended to do the following with the selected posts in this edition:
=> Read the posts and comment with your feedback.
=> Upvote the posts.
=> Follow them if you like their content.
Also please upvote and resteem this edition of Max Curation so that it is read by as many people as possible. This would help boost this post and also encourage people to read and encourage new authors with good content.
1. How to Make Simple Syrup - This Doesn't Suck: Home Bartending
Author: @markgatx
In this post, that has an article as well as a YouTube video embedded in it, @markgatx shows how to create the ideal sweet syrup for mixing cocktails. The video is useful as well as entertaining while the article contains tips which compliment the video quite well. Next time you're making cocktails at home you can use these handy tips!
2. Know Your Values - Serious Talk With an 8 Year Old!
Author: @tamacvet
Have you tried to have a serious conversation with kids and found that you have a complete disconnect when it comes to knowing their hopes and aspirations? Witness @tamacvet's conversation, in her words, with an 8-year old child - most parents who read this will empathize with her on this. Note how different perceptions can be between an adult and a child while discussing a device like an iPhone 7.
3. LUCILLE (An original short story)
Author: @lyxng
Five girls going on a camping trip and having fun is nothing unusual. But come nightfall things get a bit complicated with a turning point just past midnight. Now I don't want to give things away so easily but I will impart some good advice:
DON'T read this story at night, or else it will keep you awake all night - with lights on!
4. How To Add Steemit Logo On Your Photos,Easy 3 Step Tutorial !!
Author: @thecrytotrader
Have you wondered how to add a Steemit logo on your pictures to make them more attractive and also get more views and clicks? A tutorial made by @thecrytotrader will be very useful and easy in this regard. The method consists of 3 simple steps and can be done in a few minutes.
5. Color Challenge: Purple Sunday -- Macro Buddleja
Author: @bex-dk
While you may not miss the forest for the trees, don't miss the trees for the forest either! In this post showing a gorgeous Buddleja, @bex-dk also shows the contrasting yellow centers and tiny specks of pollen on the purple flowers. A nice example of floral photography, where we would have missed the finer details if not for the second image and the explanation in the post.
Congratulations To The Featured Authors!
@markgatx, @tamacvet, @lyxng, @thecrytotrader and @bex-dk.
Steem On and keep creating good content!
Hope you liked this edition of Max Curation. Please upvote and resteem this post and follow me for more! Thanks!
Image Sources: Author blog posts