As a journalist you must be use to having to promote your work. I see you are buying votes for your posts, but it doesn't seem to get you many comments. Is that what you want? I've no idea if you make profit this way. Do you comment much on other posts? I've found that's the best way to gain engaged followers. Steemit has some good community, but you have to go and find it. There are lots of writers here who would appreciate some feedback.