Hello @katiecat1111! This is @indayclara from @ocd (Original Content Decentralized) team. We saw that you already posted your first blog here in Hive! Congratulations and welcome!
Thank you for being transparent in mentioning that you also write in other platforms. As we don't really stop you from re-posting your old content here, we do recommend though that you share new and original content here in Hive.
We also have great communities I think you would like especially the Freewriters and the The InkWell since you mentioned that you write short stories too. Looking forward reading your future blogs!
It's also best to subscribe to other Communities you like and share your blogs there to have a wider range of audience. Or you can check out the Communities Incubation Program.If you are looking for tips and information as a Hive newbie, click here: Newbie guide. If you have questions, you can hop into Discord server and we'll gladly answer your questions.
Also, letting you know since content on the Hive platform is monetized, using other people’s ideas or images could be considered as an offense and which is also viewed in a serious light on the blockchain. Here is a useful collection of resources about how plagiarism and abuse is viewed and handled on Hive.
Thank you! I appreciate the links to the communities and recommendations -- this is very helpful. In regards to plagiarism, is it ok to include an image that is Creative Commons and thus legal for me to use?
Yes! It's okay to include an image that's free to use, but always mention where you got those images just to be safe.
Got it, thank you!