@bristema94 we have so many things in common! I'm really looking forward to reading your posts and getting to know you more on here. Steemit thus far has truly been a game changer for me. I too have been looking for a medium to share my heart with the world, and this has certainly felt like IT (at least for now!).

I really enjoy your vibe and I'd really like to see you succeed! When I first got on here, I spent a lot of time researching what works. Then on December 1st I started to put those principles into action. This is what I have learned thus far:

1. Focus 90% of your time on reading other's posts and leaving authentic, well thought comments. If you don't do this, your channel simply won't grow and your beautiful work will go unacknowledged. This probably won't be necessary forever, but until you have a decent following, this is important.
2. Focus the rest of your time on creating the best possible content you can create. Obviously, when people come to your channel, you want to make them remember you. The best way to do that is by creating high quality posts all the time. Less is more. I usually do about 4-5 posts per week (unless I'm also participating in photo or writing challenges)
3. This link includes everything you will ever need to know about this platform: https://airtable.com/shrF00NW4Z99WZX50/tblxbDgjhjN2Lu1jZ

I hope that helps! I have followed you :) Wishing you the very best!

PS: I'd love to hear your thoughts about my recent post: Want To Get What You Don't Already Have? The Art Of Compersion Will Get You There!