@katyclark see the easiest method https://steemit.com/steemsecrets/@jerrybanfield/earn-24-renting-steem-power-with-minnowbooster-8.
The downside of doing this is that it removes our voting power for us to use on our own. The most effective method to maximize our investment is to make posts and build relationships with other authors!
Hi Jerry - thank you for that, much appreciated :) I recently put together a post, amalgamating my writing - 30 original posts in 60 days https://steemit.com/writing/@katyclark/a-compilation-of-my-steemitlife-writing-30-original-posts-in-60-days - currently working on the next 30 :)