as a new user it is quiet common to have some doubts or questions..
refer to https://steemit.com/steemit/@himshweta/15-ways-to-change-your-life-by-using-steemit-part-1

patience is the key here @haughtyangel !
keep posting good stuff like you do thereby getting more followers , be active ,follow good people with good steempower , and in 6 months u would be steeming wonders !
Good luck gal!