John Scalzi acknowledges that he became a writer to make a lot of money, not just for the love of writing. He emphasizes how being rich makes life easier, and that writing has always been a part of his plan to achieve financial success. Scalzi is unapologetic about the commercial aspect of his writing, as making money from writing allows him to focus solely on writing. He argues against the notion that writers shouldn’t aim to get rich, stating that acknowledging the financial aspect of writing doesn’t diminish the value of one’s work. By openly admitting his desire to become rich through writing, Scalzi encourages other writers to do the same.
https://whatever.scalzi.com/2013/01/25/a-quick-moment-of-financial-clarification/