I still feel somewhat new on here and recently made a very helpful and kind friend (I think I can refer to you as that ysabetwordsmith ^^;) that shared some useful links with me that I thought I would pass along to whoever may befit from them. I know I will be checking them out overtime. At least this is one way to find new people with similar interests. I like being on here and finding others who enjoy it makes it all the better.

https://dw101.dreamwidth.org/ - How to get started on Dreamwidth

https://followfriday.dreamwidth.org/ - Recommend people/or communities to follow

https://ysabetwordsmith.dreamwidth.org/13330527.html - To find new friends on Dreamwidth

https://dw-community-promo.dreamwidth.org/ - Community promotion

https://friending-memes.dreamwidth.org/ - Making friends through friendly memes

https://fandomcalendar.dreamwidth.org/ - Finding others through Fandoms on Dreamwidth

https://fandomweekly.dreamwidth.org/ - A weekly short challenge

https://fandom-on-dw.dreamwidth.org/ - Fandom activities on Dreamwidth