Welcome to Steemit Kat, you're at the right place to let your passion for writing loose. Lots of users here host a variety of contest, from photography, to writing, to making memes.

@beordo is currently hosting one called "Follow the writer". You should check it out.

Here are some interesting posts with lots of information and advice for newbies:

https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/some-steem-tips-for-some-steem-success

https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-how-do-people-align-things-how-do-i-get-those-fancy-designs-between-paragraphs

https://steemit.com/howto/@tajo/the-ultimate-guide-to-image-alignment-and-links-in-markdown-become-a-pro-right-now-with-these-easy-tips

https://steemit.com/steemit/@boxmining/how-to-make-money-on-steem-content-creator-guide

There's still much more around here to learn, but that'll serve as a start.

I hope you have a great here at Steemit (and don't go insane :v)