I have a day job, which means my family isn't dependent on the writing income. So if I have an idea I like, I write it.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I would recommend, definitely, developing a 'day job' that you like - don't expect to make money writing!
If your purpose is to make money, you shouldn't get into writing.
It's not like I wake up every morning and just can't wait to write. It is my job. It's much easier to not write. I'd rather read. This is my income. This is what supports my family. Having a child is a pretty big incentive to keep working.
I've always kind of wrote when I wanted to. Once I get the idea in my head and get it outlined out, I usually just sit and write until it's done.
Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. It is not a way to make money.
Write for yourself. That's it. And write every day.
I essentially write for myself.
I have an ideas book at home with far more ideas than I will ever be able to write.
I'm a novelist, so I can't write about ideas unless they're attached to people.
Writing is self employment, so you can make your own schedule.