The notion that real writers thrive only in poverty or while abusing drugs and alcohol to relieve their tortured souls is a ridiculous, romantic myth that needs to die. Believe me, most of us are more creative and productive when we get paid for our work.

That said, I agree wholeheartedly with this post. Write, think, edit, polish, submit to paying markets - writing HERE, expecting to get rich, is like being a hamster on someone else's wheel.