Thanks for the encouragement and don’t worry, we’re ALL beginners here. And we have no idea what the future of Steemit is going to be. However the addage “it is what we make of it” is probably more true on Steemit than any other platform - or even online marketing opportunity, social platform, etc - that has ever existed.
Write about what you know about best and are maybe an expert in to some degree and your articles will do well and attract a following, is my advice for success here. https://steemit.com/steem-help/@ibringawareness/my-first-article-to-pop-over-usd300-here-s-why-i-think-and-what-you-might-try
GB, Guy