You need to find your niche when it comes to writing. For example I write mythological science fantasy, and I can count on one hand the number of books I’ve come across that fit that specific genre. You might not be able to write as well as someone else in general, but you can write what you write about better than anyone else.
I think some of them imagine themselves to be the protagonist of the world and will be elevated to the dictator’s best friend at some point. I’m basing this off having talked to an Iranian monarchist.