It's Always About The Story

I have been reading a lot about writing here lately and I have come to the conclusion that is is always about the story. Everything is a story, there is a story behind everything, and everyone has a story no matter how wild or how boring. There is a story with everything. I have wanted to be a writer since i was 8 or 9 years old and now at 48, I am just getting around to attempting to do it for money. The money is not even that important although a few hundred thousand coming in would be very nice. I am learning on the fly. Right now I feel like I am crashing and burning faster than the Hindenberg but everyone has to start somewhere. That is why I write so many different blogs. I need the practice. I need to see what works and what doesn't. Picking a suitable pen name will be very key as well because The Journey To The Abyss will not need to be read by my female friends.