I started editing images after some tips from reallyitsjohn. Even though a lot of my custom creations haven't done well in terms of upvotes, they can be the most satisfying submissions. Clinkster is a meme god.
He is the person that also got me started by teaching me about transferable images! I agree with you completely, if something I make does well it feels so much more satisfying. I've got Clinksters book saved somewhere on here ;)