1) Write what you love. Worry about finding a genre later.
2) The housework can wait, delegate if necessary. Be sure to walk the dog, though.
3) Do your research and build your characters so they're believable.
4) Don't be afraid to sound ideas off people you know will tell you they like or don't like something. Take criticisms constructively.
5) Don't read your reviews. Even if they're good, don't read them.