In the years since I worked with John Hughes, there were many years where I literally had hundred of doors slammed in my face because I wasn't that kid anymore, and I wasn't a character actor, and I wasn't a leading man, and I wasn't whatever Hollywood was looking for.
But I do not have the reader in mind when I write. No true writer does that.
Making money is a hobby that will complement any other hobbies you have, beautifully.