it takes a while to clarify why you are writing. And that is ok. Your why might even change.

You think you want money - but then you discover you just love helping people (or vice versa)>

You will learn loads as you go so commit to writing for 6 months/1 year. Enjoy the process. then review.

Definitely reflect regularly.

I've been writing for 12 months online and summarise my 7 lessons here.

Thought you'd be interested:

https://medium.com/practice-in-public/7-lessons-from-12-months-of-writing-audience-building-making-money-8f6e3b20a992