It really depends on your familiarity with the computer and user-friendly programs that are similar. Both Blogger and WordPress offer good options for free. If you want to earn any money from the Google Adsense (or other) programs, then consider Blogger.
WordPress doesn't allow that on their hosted blogs, however, if you decide to use WordPress on your own domain and hosting, then that is your best and most flexible option, IMHO. I posted a few links for you to check out below.
Blogspot is better than wordpress as monetizing the blog is better in blogspot even features are better in blogspot.
You might want to try out Tumblr, it's a great blogging platform and easy to use.
I use Bluehost to host all my Wordpress blogs (and I have a couple). I've only ever had one issue, and it was quickly resolved with a phone call to Bluehost. The technician I talked to was knowledgeable and helped me solve my problem within minutes, and with only one phone call.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.