Excellent comparison with the publishing house. That's true. I often repeat this, that no one will give you your voice just for 1 photo, selfie etc. Money is rarely easy. And if you're really aiming for growth here, without bots and scams, then work on your content first. Come up with your idea, your style. Find the main theme, the connecting thread in your blog. And work. It's really NOT Facebook. This is Steemit, a place for creative people, a place for interesting messages, a place where you come not only To Get. But also To Give. Carry value to the community.