Hello, Dan. Welcome to Steemit.com!
What I'd suggest you for the beginning is to build your follower base. You have to write posts which you think that will add value to Steemit, by that you get rewarded for what you post and for your comments. I'd suggest you to read more about it via this link: https://steemit.com/welcome

I have just upvoted your post and followed you as well!