Determination and consistency are the keys on steemit ma'am, it is a platform in which we help each other to grow, through your overall engagement on the platform, that's voting and also commenting on other users posts, in that way you'll make friends who would in turn curate your post, so there's no two ways about; I'm glad you were convinced well enough by your friend @mesola to join, it's a good place to be. I wish you success in the contest.