Is commercial blogging worth doing for an aspiring writer?

How does one establish as a credible writer/editor without formal resume credential?

• May I use "I"?  New to Quora learning curve, fascinated by the site, promise no intentionally sub par, inane, irrelevant posts.  Writing, editing, proofing, helping young math whizzes navigate first college essays (the BASICS often lacking astound), instantly spotting spine-cringe errors in text/media across the board (tv banner misspells a current mini irk) -whether seeking or not- drafting thousands of intent-specific letters, queries, e-com, problem-solve fare, web content, life musings, fiction, tech et al is a life passion.  Skilled in tone, tenor, construct, active v passive, reader bases - all core tenets.  Regular high kudos informally - and formal prof praise back in Pleistocene undergrad years.  'Pass it by Kim' from F500 colleagues was wonderful.  Meant more editing; less interrogatories. But CV is replete with law triage resolution, med case negotiation, command central work fashioned over many years.  No formal editing cred.  Craving fast, high wit outlet for restless writer mind, short of blogging.  Perhaps this is indeed the best start anew route?  If so, I'll learn to blog.  Seeking clear guidance and/or reality check on 'being a writer' as Career 2.  A mom/provider first, of 2 great undergrads, 3 spoiled canines still on payroll, tuition is a priority impetus.  Right up there is mental sanity though.  No pining empty nest.  Love the kids dearly, but yes reveling in new adult freedom.  Wow. Whole new world awaits post teen angst.  Thank you for suggestions, demerits, all guidance.  Admittedly feeling over-teched.  Seek intelligent sifting to reduce over-clicking.

• Answer:

  I think you are overthinking things. First off, be yourself. There is no reason to be extremely formal and normally people will just get turned off by your overly formal answer anyways. Nobody wants to read a long boring-- blah blah blah. Given the situation, you can either choose to use first or third person. Usually if you want people to relate to you then you would use first person as well as real examples. Have you ever seen a cooking show like Paula Deem or Rachel Ray teaching their audiences how to cook a certain meal? They are so popular because they are relatable! You are selling a brand, not your skill set here. Sure having a nice resume and language skills absolutely credits you more but if you aren't relatable nobody will care. Nowadays it is not good enough to attend Harvard if you cannot relate to the very people you are reaching out to, whether be it an audience, your employer, your co-workers, or your employees. People just see words, they don't see anything else. Furthermore, you aren't sure of what the person's skill set is over the Internet. They could be dyslexic! You don't know so be wary when answering. They want answers, yes, but not answers which they cannot read or understand. I suggest keeping answers personable and easy to read. If you are going to explain a math problem over the Internet you have to understand that you don't know what the other person knows. Don't assume they know something because they might not know. You have to keep things simple and clean. Start with the first steps and progress. Also remember people don't like reading long, forever answers. So keep things to the point! Fast, simple, and clean. Best of wishes. --EJ @JenkinsWritings