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Posted by: Garshne
Posted by: Not The Joker
Posted by: Garshne
As stated, I need reasonable proof that I am actively searching for employment or they will incur penalties.
I don't want to be forced into things I don't want. I've already had enough of that through school.
As far as the editors and stuff goes, I don't really have much yet, and most publishers don't really take chances with kids just out of high school. I figured if I went through the effort of writing the whole thing they'd see that I'm serious about it.
Listen, Garshne, I'm in kind of the same boat. I've been working on a sci-fi novel for about a month, after a year of outlining. However, I'm working in the meantime. It's really not unreasonable for your dad to want the same thing. It's not fun, but it's life. Find a part-time job, maybe - that's a good compromise, and allows more time to write.That was my plan, to find an okay part time job. My dad wants me to get into full time employment ASAP, and won't listen to my plans. Like I said, I'd much rather spend as much time and energy possible working on my book.
While daddy continues to pay for your every want and need. I hate to be blunt about it, but you sound incredibly selfish. If writing is important to you, start working on a degree in literature. Publishers will sure take you more seriously, and it would improve your writing. But, your father is absolutely right. You are an adult now and need to work towards some sort of self-reliance. Your dad won't be able to pay the bills forever, and it is plain old disrespectful to refuse to help him now that you are able.