"Writing has always been a pleasure for me, a way to channel a disorderly world into an orderly form". I can relate to this. Maybe it's a way of trying secure a feeling of "being in control" when everything around me seems to be spinning uncontrollably (at least, most of the time.).
Steemit is definitely a way to keep working our creative muscles. It can get discouraging when one doesn't see too many views on your work. I try and remind myself that my blog is a portfolio in the making. Eventually it will pay off. Good luck with your creative endeavours and I believe your drive and ambition make you an asset to this platform!

Greetings from a sunny South Africa.