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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan
[...]So far, the best actual advice I've heard from anyone was to start writing something popular (though it saddens my heart to think SF isn't popular enough in itself).[...]
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I've seen this too - particularly in relation to traditional publishing - generally stated as: if you want to get published, write what publishers want to publish. It is effectively the same thing. I think this is probably sound advice, if you seriously
expect to earn significant income from writing.
No one can tell you definitely that it won't happen for you, it might. And yes, you really should try - as you have been - because it (almost) certainly won't happen unless you do try. My previous posts were about expectations rather than hopes. I think most writers hope to find an appreciated audience, I know I do. And money provides a concrete measure of a work's acceptance that simple downloads and even reviews do not. So don't give up, and certainly don't give up hope ... but maybe adjust your expectations a little.