Hello @kengriffinlies! This is @indayclara from @ocd (Original Content Decentralized) team. We saw that you already posted your first blog here in Hive! Congratulations and welcome!
However the best way to start your journey here in Hive is do an awesome introduction post. See reference: Keeping Up With the Buzz - My Introduction to the Hive Community. It's also best to subscribe to Communities you like and share your blogs there to have a wider range of audience. Or you can check out the Communities Incubation Program.Seems like you'll definitely like the community Information War.
If you are looking for tips and information as a Hive newbie, click here: Newbie guide.
Also, letting you know since content on the Hive platform is monetized, using other people’s ideas or images could be considered as an offense and which is also viewed in a serious light on the blockchain. Here is a useful collection of resources about how plagiarism and abuse is viewed and handled on Hive.
If you have questions, you can hop into Discord server and we'll gladly answer your questions. Feel free to tag @lovesniper @indayclara once you have made your awesome introduction post! See you around.