My scribbling life

I've been attempting to write for years. Okay I've written but having it published well there is a different kettle of fish. Does one write because it just comes through? or does one write because one wants to make money? Hey why should I be different than any other artist out there? Isn't this what most artists have to fret over?....the fight twixt commerical and "soul"??? Someone once said find what you love to do and then find a way to make money out of that....well it is illegal to become a prostitute so that takes care of one avenue for me (grins)...but yes that is the way to go. I've had too many years hearing my father say to me that no one loves to work..but you HAVE TO. Why can't we love to do what we do? I do!!! Okay now can you always make a "lot" at what you love to do? perhaps...perhaps not. I hope to just be comfortable and happy and to be able to continue to express and live by that expression whether it be my words, my photos, my art etc.
I've had things published over the years...self published my own book, had a few articles published online and made money...so yes I can consider myself a published author! I am not where I want to be writing wise yet...I want a good constant stream of revenue brought in by it and so therein lays a goal. I've found a new place to write for money and enjoyment. May the muses take pity on me and inspire in me great things! here I go again...