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I know a few people who make a living writING, but not necessarily slaving away over a book that they've written. They write in real time on an ongoing basis, reporting, columnists, but it takes a while to find ones niche market for that as well.
I fully believe in buying work that I want to keep. However, I am still a huge believer in the library, it allows me to court and take a book out to dinner before I want to take the next step (buying). With entertainment being a subjective endeavor, it means previewing, much like I can hear music on the radio before deciding to buy a cd. But I have the luxury every book I own is a "favorite". I only buy what to me is "the best". If I go to the library and borrow a book, and think, I wish I didn't have to give this back, it goes on my "to buy" list.
However, becoming a novelist who can make a living wage off their work, it takes actual work. Being willing to promote yourself, making sure people know who you are, and your target market likes your product.
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