Hi @brownbear
Just a quick bit of advice to follow @phoenixmaid
Indeed, take the time to learn the site, read, comment, vote for people who resonate with you, and not because you know them from somewhere else. I have a feeling that may affect your steem power (though, that's just a guess).
The other thing I wanted to mention is blog formatting. The people who seem to be doing well take time and effort to make their posts pretty and easy to read. Use headers, pictures, and formatting. Grammar and spelling are also keys to success. Good luck! Keep learning. Keep WRITING!