Sorry to hear about the pooch-crisis and flooding, Cathy. But I'm happy to see that you've got healthy and positive outlook to carry you through the last two weeks. I'm here cheering for you!!! ❤
RECKONING— well, I did finally manage to puke out the first super rough version of my new short story, and it was as rough as the first rough can be - but the feedback I got today was great and confirmed my further plans with this story.
ANALYSIS–Still struggling writing every day, but have realised I need to change my mindset. I have been in the holiday, and "take-it-easy" mode all summer. Well, holidays are over, since my TV-series (directing gig) has started this week, back to work and writing will be part of that work.
PLAN– 8/21 - 8/27 - baby steps: polish and finalise a short story for an off-season anthology submission and slowly work back into directing daily, while trying to also get to writing daily (Monday to Friday) (even if only 15-30 minutes at first).
I'm so excited you finished your rough draft--that's amazing particularly given the crunch you're under just now!
I love the gentle daily goal to start and the realization that you need to transition from holiday mode. Can you do something in your space to signal the shift in priorities? A new spot for the desk or a new piece of art or some such?
I do like the idea of doing something in my space and will keep it in mind for the future. Thanks, Cathy! This time, just deciding that holiday is over and it's time to get to work, has so far worked :-)
Sorry to hear about the pooch-crisis and flooding, Cathy. But I'm happy to see that you've got healthy and positive outlook to carry you through the last two weeks. I'm here cheering for you!!! ❤
Aina - THE WEEKLY R.A.P #13 — August 21, 2023
RECKONING— well, I did finally manage to puke out the first super rough version of my new short story, and it was as rough as the first rough can be - but the feedback I got today was great and confirmed my further plans with this story.
ANALYSIS–Still struggling writing every day, but have realised I need to change my mindset. I have been in the holiday, and "take-it-easy" mode all summer. Well, holidays are over, since my TV-series (directing gig) has started this week, back to work and writing will be part of that work.
PLAN– 8/21 - 8/27 - baby steps: polish and finalise a short story for an off-season anthology submission and slowly work back into directing daily, while trying to also get to writing daily (Monday to Friday) (even if only 15-30 minutes at first).
I'm so excited you finished your rough draft--that's amazing particularly given the crunch you're under just now!
I love the gentle daily goal to start and the realization that you need to transition from holiday mode. Can you do something in your space to signal the shift in priorities? A new spot for the desk or a new piece of art or some such?
I do like the idea of doing something in my space and will keep it in mind for the future. Thanks, Cathy! This time, just deciding that holiday is over and it's time to get to work, has so far worked :-)