Nivas garu,
Good Morning. Somehow I feel like writing this to you after reading your post.
This is just a thought, not suggestion. You said, you work as an article writer and a cartoonist. I am also an article writer. I write poems too in 3 languages (telugu, hindi and english).
If you really do not like the job, accept the offer of business. You can continue writing as a freelancer. There are many opportunities in the web for a writer.
Also think about the time you need to spend on your business. Job is 8 hrs mostly whereas own business, it would be something like round the clock. Can you get the time to write articles or pen 'Devotee Experiences'?
Also you are worried about your deadline, dussehra. But is there any limit to the devotees' experiences. Every person might be experiencing His mercy and someone in dire need, His miracles. So for god's work, there is no urgency. But we can write it leisurely with devotion when we are completely with peace of mind.
Regarding the occupation again (I am not big enough or experienced enough but just giving my opinion as a Sai Bandhu), work where you feel like you are not working. Accept such a work where you can pour ur heart and use your mind. Take up a work which gives you satisfaction and rejuvenate you.
I wish baba clarifies you within short time and I wish you all the best both in your personal and professional pursuits.
Prasanthi