Going back to College

Yes, that is what I said. I am going back to college, 27 years after the first time. I have raised three children, had numerous jobs, lived through many experiences and being a writer is now able to be brought to the forefront of my life. I am excited, I am 48 years old, and I am terrified. My daughter is attending online college through Ashford University, my son is attending online college at Phoenix University, and I will be attending online classes at University of Maryland University College (UMUC).

The question is now what do I want to write. I know that writing is what I am going to do. I love travel writing, but I love children's literature, also. For now I will be content to write my school papers and publish them either on Helium or Associated Content. I will be posting links to the various titles, so check back and see where I am going. And please, share your experiences and advise with me as well as anyone who my frequent this site for help. Thanks.

Welcome to My First Blog

I have been writing on helium.com for just over a year now. I have not gotten rich by any means, but I have made money. To be paid for the words I write is quite a rush to me. I write at Associated Content as well. Not near as much, but enough to know that it can be fulfilling and profitable, too.

Do you write? Do you have a favorite website to write for? Have you found a way to fulfill your dreams and eat, too?

I believe that half the battle is finding a website you are comfortable with. Helium is a great site, but I do not always agree with their rating system. AC is a great site, but they don't have as large a call for content. What sites do you write for and why do you like them?