Hello @mhegan, welcome to Steemit. As my username @positivesteem implies I am a very positive and encouraging person. Do check out my blog. For a start, here are some tips to help you find success here.
https://steemit.com/steemit/@positivesteem/7-steps-to-success-at-steemit-sharing-my-cheat-sheet-every-comment-will-get-a-vote-from-me