Yep, I've been doing both but about to slow down on the original content for now.. although I have tons of ideas, I feel like they will make a bigger impact when I have a larger following so for now I'll let me ideas blossom through my comments.

Welcome by the way! Don't get discouraged in the beginning, might seem like an uphill battle but I have a feeling if you stick with it, after a bit of time it will get easier and pick up more and more STEEM ... ok I really need to stop making that joke :P

Oh and quick piece of advice, you might want to put a profile photo asap since you look more legit that way.