Can't go wrong with writing what you love!

I talked about authors and their audience before, and there's still a lot to talk about that topic, but at the end of the day most worries are about whether the project will sell, whether it it will be "commercially successful". I see a lot of authors worry about this. Everyone wants to be loyal to their story, but they also want their story to be known and to sell well.

It's a valid concern, everyone should be compensated for their art, but at some point you may find yourself with the choice to either stay true to what you want to tell or to write something that will be a safe and has more chances to sell. It may be easier to go with what's more "marketable;" maybe your agent who recommended the trending tropes will be happy if you change your story, maybe the publisher will be happy if they see the sells coming in quick because of the change, but none of that matters if you are not happy with what you're putting out in the world.

I will never say that publishing is easy as long as you only write what you love. Getting published (traditional, indie and self publishing) is hard and if you work with a publisher you may need to make compromises, but nothing bad can come from going with what you love.

Writers: if your story seems too weird, too niche, or too complex, that's okay! no problem.

Editors: don't tell a writer just to change parts of the story because "it may not sell well," that's not the main goal here. Keep an open mind and get immerse in the author's creative vision.

There will always be at least one person who will enjoy a weird and unconventional story. It may take a lot of time to find the audience but once you find those people, you will see your boldness to present and stand by your own creative vision was worth it. You may even be surprised with how many people are into it.

It will inspire others, just like many stories inspired you in the beginning.

It will take a lot of work, time, effort and even luck. But I can assure you that you can't go wrong with what you love.