So I submitted the first three chapters of a book I haven't completed to a publishing house and they said they liked it and asked me to send the rest. In the time it took for them to get back to me I've managed to write around 50% of the total book minus editing.
I'm working a full-time job and I'm struggling to write because of it. Would it be retarded, in your opinion, to quit this job and finish the book?
I'm not expecting to make much if any money from it so it's not that I think it'll solve all my problems. But publishing a book is literally the only ambition I have at this point in my life, and my job sucks anyway.
What's your job? If it's a shit job you can replace, quit. If it's a job you like at a company you like, stay or take an extended leave of absence.
Lincoln Brown
It's basically data entry but with a job title and in the type of company which makes it sounds pretty interesting or complex.
I don't think I can take an extended leave of absence since it's a very small company (like 12 staff) and it's growing very rapidly. I don't enjoy my job at all however. I have applied for a bunch of other jobs and had two interview requests, one of which I attended last year and failed to get. But overall my life is so pathetic that I have very little to lose.
Cameron Morgan
Yeah. It would be foolish in my opinion. How are you going to support yourself?
My mom is a published author and her royalties equate to less than minimum wage. She works part time at a "real" job to support her writing.
If I were you I would get a better job if at all possible, one that doesn't drain so much of your energy and gives you more time to write. Either that or figure out some kind of NEET lifestyle.
Publishing a book is amazing btw, congratulations.
Thomas Reyes
I have around $25k saved up and I am 24 years old. Again I'm not expecting to earn any significant amount of money from this, but just having my own published book in my hand is something that will make me very satisfied. I thought of moving home for a while but realize that's unhealthy. I'm not close to anybody and so the only option I can think of would be to rent a small apartment in an obscure town for like 3 / 4 months.
And thank you (although it's by no means a certainty yet).
Asher Morris
>Would it be retarded, in your opinion, to quit this job and finish the book?
yes
you then went on to state >. I have applied for a bunch of other jobs and had two interview requests, one of which I attended last year and failed to get.
so new job prospects are not looking good for you
write every moment you can
what are you doing now? go write! go; get off this siamese fly-fishing website and write
Brayden Perry
But the fact is I have to deliver something very soon, and it will take weeks and likely months to finish this properly. My instincts tell me to take a risk for once in my life and give it my all without fearing the worst.
Parker Clark
Would you mind sharing some of your writing routine or how you manage to write so efficiently? Do you plan ahead and follow an outline?
Luis Martin
It sounds like you know what you want to do. If you're frugal it should work out. Will you be able to find work again after quitting? I'm just speculating on this but your friends and family will probably think you're nuts like Gauguin.
Good luck user.
Oliver Reed
Yeah man you are only 24, take a risk. If it goes bad you still have lots of time to bounce back. Like you said move to a smaller town where rent is cheap. Work odd jobs if you need cash along the way.
