Being a write is not about what you can get, is about what you can give and who is willing to listen to what you are telling.

Maybe your time was chosen, maybe you have to prove yourself that you can push trough this barrier on which you currently have set a price on.
I am not saying I am a good writer, I simply write because that's what I do, and I believe I will reach out to someone.
If it pays, good! If not, I hope someone will get something out of my writing.

Keep on struggling and pushing on brother. If you are destined to become a "successful" writer you might have to prove yourself worthy! Which is as hard as any other thing we can achieve in this world.

But do not give up on your dreams and keep slaying demons.

Chin up keep fighting the good fight :)