I think you got my idea focus on a topics you are passionate about that ideally doesn't have too much competition. Although a little competition is good if you are in the early members of the community, you can help each others.

Participating in contests of that topic also show your skills, can earn you prices and will get you on the spot light.

It's a pleasure, thanks for the likes, be aware of your voting power.
Good tool for it :
https://steemworld.org/@bitpost
Vote between 5 and 10 votes per day max to keep your voting power healthy.