@patriamreminisci - Welcome to the group, I hope that you feel part of us already.

ON THE TOPIC - 08
Thank you for contributing to the group discussion! No need to be sad, where there is crisis there is also opportunity!

I get your point, about being a one-issue-blogger and there not being contests related to that. This is probably the best reason why you should participate in non-related contests. By being as specialised as you are, it has the consequence if isolating you. The contest we expose you to other Steemians you would otherwise not meet.

The second reason for doing contests is to test your own skills and talents in other areas, that you may not have thought about otherwise (and the extra SBD and SP incentive helps).

Finally, you have a unique opportunity to develop and create a contest in your subject matter, this will do 3 things;

• Grow your audience to upvote your posts;
• Grow the interest in your subject; and
• finally, grow your personal brand.