Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A.The competition is fierce. The measures of success are subjective.

B. Making a living as a writer has always been an elusive pursuit.

C.The critic Elizabeth Hardwick said that there were really only two reasons to write: desperation or revenge.

D.Even many people at the top of the profession can’t wholeheartedly recommend it.