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<blockquote data-quote="Matthan" data-source="post: 4751999" data-attributes="member: 20005">I almost wish this was a joke (and it may well be), but on the off chance that you're serious, please don't pin all your plans on getting a book published.&nbsp; The chances of that happening in the time frame that you're describing is remarkably slim.&nbsp; When I read the above quote, I see someone who may make unwise decisions thinking their break is right around the corner.&nbsp; You cannot fall into that trap.You can be a writer.&nbsp; But that is a craft that takes talent, skill, dedication, time, and perseverance.&nbsp; Every writer that I've ever met or listened to tells stories of months or years of rejection notices before finally breaking through.&nbsp; Be realistic for the sake of your family and commit yourself to your job search.&nbsp; Learn some interview techniques (google or check your local library).&nbsp; Get in a situation where you can support yourself so you can spend your free time pursuing your dreams.&nbsp; Start saving money so that when the time is right, you can quit your job and pursue your dream.&nbsp; You can do this, just have some foresight.As for the DMing, you may be able to occasionally run game days or something for some spare cash, but the bulk of your time would be better spent in the job search.Honestly, what's your dream?&nbsp; Do you want to DM the rest of your life?&nbsp; Do you want to write?&nbsp; If you are going to do anything creative, you need to earn enough income to support yourself while getting your creative career off the ground.&nbsp; That means a steady job (even at Burger King).&nbsp; That also means that there is a good chance that you will be at a job long term (a year maybe two).&nbsp; But it gives you the means to pursue your dream.&nbsp; Just think about it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Matthan, post: 4751999, member: 20005"] I almost wish this was a joke (and it may well be), but on the off chance that you're serious, please don't pin all your plans on getting a book published. The chances of that happening in the time frame that you're describing is remarkably slim. When I read the above quote, I see someone who may make unwise decisions thinking their break is right around the corner. You cannot fall into that trap. You can be a writer. But that is a craft that takes talent, skill, dedication, time, and perseverance. Every writer that I've ever met or listened to tells stories of months or years of rejection notices before finally breaking through. Be realistic for the sake of your family and commit yourself to your job search. Learn some interview techniques (google or check your local library). Get in a situation where you can support yourself so you can spend your free time pursuing your dreams. Start saving money so that when the time is right, you can quit your job and pursue your dream. You can do this, just have some foresight. As for the DMing, you may be able to occasionally run game days or something for some spare cash, but the bulk of your time would be better spent in the job search. Honestly, what's your dream? Do you want to DM the rest of your life? Do you want to write? If you are going to do anything creative, you need to earn enough income to support yourself while getting your creative career off the ground. That means a steady job (even at Burger King). That also means that there is a good chance that you will be at a job long term (a year maybe two). But it gives you the means to pursue your dream. Just think about it. [/QUOTE]

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