What a great introduction post. You are a great writer and it really keeps the reader interested. Steemit is tough at first. We don't get the attention that we feel we deserve when we are new. Please do not get discouraged. So many of us are here to help you succeed. Keep up the hard work and you will make it.
Communication is a key factor to success. Writing meaningful comments on others post and engaging with the community is a great way to get your stats raised. If you are interested you can use the tags #greetersguild and #newbieresteemday to help get you started . Following @greetersguild is a great start as well because then you can keep an eye on any contest they have. I wish for so much Steemit success to come your way!
Thank you so much for your kind comment, encouragement and practical direction! I love writing, always have. It's great to have found a community here who is like-minded!