But my articles did not seem to do much or generate much interest. I was writing in the field of education and posting against some professional reads. Mine always slipped down. So I went to Associated Content. They take poems, but don't pay for them and lately they have rejected my family oriented materials. Either I can't write or I'm submitting the wrong things. Maybe I ought to return to Helium...but truthfully, I grew tired of all the reading required to get my pieces read, and I never made anything for my efforts.

Hope it works out better for you.

Rhyme Light - part inspiration, part verse

I try to look at Helium as being a parking garage for my writing. While it sits on the site for readership, I hold all my rights and can use everything I've written somewhere else if I have a mind to. To me, that's the comforting element that keeps me writing there.

Like you James, I too become bombarded with rating articles of religion, and I think that's because I've written for that channel. While the article wasn't in the theological teachnings that most I have rated are, it was more of a humorous piece that Helium felt best fit in that channel.

I enjoy Helium as well, and tend to cycle back to it. I contribute to many places and am always searching for more to conribute to, and I find that giving my time to each in chunks works best for me.

I admire your desire to submit poetic verse and would love to read some of your things.

I also write articles for helium, and I have to say that I enjoy it. It gives me a way to express my self and see if others feel the same way. I do have a hard time picking a topic to write about, but I guess thats part of the battle.
Lacey Jane

Don't be afraid to look into Helium's debate section Lacy, it's a perfect place to unlock the writer's block. The topic is set for you, all you need to bring with you is your opinion.