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As you live inexpensively, and appear to have been working full-time since late 2021, you'll have a sizeable cushion on which to go without work for a while. Why not do that and focus all of your energy on writing? Once the runway runs out you can go back to working full-time again for a while to rebuild the cushion.

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I've used a strategy like this in the past, but as the short-sprint roles pile up, I find that one develops a bit of a resume problem.

If one lists the positions and dates on one's resume, recruiters/interviewers notice this and regard the applicant as flaky and noncommittal. They don't want to invest in someone who will jump ship after a short stint.

If one doesn't list those positions, it's hard to prove experience, and creates the appearance that you've struggled to find work, which can be a red flag.

So, I think that works well for younger folks, but I'm in early graybeard territory, myself.

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