welcome to steemit @sufficientliving
i will advise you to find your area of strength and write/post on it. you can also go to the contest tag, and participate in some contests. one thing that i have noticed that sustains one here,is your originality. be smart, be origenal and try to get followers before you start posting.
this is because, no matter how well you can write,no one will see it if they can't see it. Also,make sure you read the quik guide and the FAQ=frequently asked questions. if there are questions i can answer for you, feel free .
once again, you welcome.

@arizonawise