Indeed. It's like starting a business. You probably shouldn't do it, but some people have to.
replyQuite the opposite - most people who should write ask whether or not they should. My source on that is my foray into the publishing industry. It’s common amongst good writers.
replyI don't think it's useful to compare writing a book for money with writing a blog for no money.
replyMaking money? Geez, you’re an optimist and that’s a good thing. I wish I had made money. My foray into publishing was the most expensive career I have ever had.
reply> Making money? Geez, you’re an optimist and that’s a good thing.
replyI'm not. I'm well aware of the bleak prospects. But I'm not the one who told people that they should try to publish.