There's no real answer to that. "Success" is in the eye of the beholder. Also, with any type of art - music, writing, painting, etc - what one person thinks is crap, the next person may think is fabulous.
If you're talking about success in terms of becoming a famous published writer - I...
Dude, get a kicker. You should never have any empty slots on your roster. Plus, a kicker can usually get you an average of about 10 points - that could be the difference between a W and a L. Just add your regular kicker back ASAP after your games are done.