Hi @timelessriddle - Here is a great link to get some basics on Markdown http://assemble.io/docs/Cheatsheet-Markdown.html

I would also look into http://steemimg.com/ which was developed by @blueorgy It's a place where you can upload your images and then use the link for your Steemit blog pages. It's a great solution especially if you don't have your own website or FTP. Good luck and don't hesitate yelling out for help if you're still having trouble.