Im thinking of going part time at my job and writing in my free time,with a view to getting published,any tips

Answer 1

I'd suggest that you keep your full time job and write part time unless you have a high income or are rich;) Start slowly, and make sure that you know which field you'd like to write for. Now you didn't mention if this was for freelance writing or novel? I can respond to you more clearly.
J

Answer 2

Yes:

1.) I get the impression you're young, relatively unattached, and not burdened with too many responsibilities yet, so I say Go For It Now, while you're young and you have the chance.

2.) Don't spend any money on anything you don't absolutely need. Except books. Keep reading lots and lots of books. Make a weekly budget and have a set amount for books.

3.) Use your time to write!!! A lot of people make time to write but don't really use it. Life will catch up to you rather quickly, so use the time.

4.) Try and get a studio apt. rather than having a roomate. Roomies can be disruptive, even though they help with the bills, they can detract in other places.

5.) Keep reading books.

6.) Keep in very good graces with your part time job. A good job like that that gives you the freedom you need is precious. You don't want to have to go start over somewhere.

7.) Write-write-write-write-write-write

I guess that's all I can think of. Good luck.

Answer 3

I say do it. There is a lot of virtue in being a starving artist. I now very successfully live on less than half of the income I once had. And now I get to spend time. Time is so much more valuable than money. You will manage. Lead the life of an ascetic. Break away from the status quo.
Check out this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascetic
Good luck and best wishes