by Ira | Jul 26, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
One thing I’ve learned about being a writer, or a creative person in general, is how important it is to not be perfect. For me, it’s especially important when it come to my scheduling. I cannot schedule my day down to the minute. It’s impossible, and...
by Ira | Jul 25, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
I feel remarkably gassed for having had a day off. That worries me a bit, considering I have two full-on writing days ahead of me to cap off the best writing week I’ve ever had…but I won’t be deterred. If I’m tired tomorrow, so be it. I can...
by Ira | Jul 24, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
I’ve written eight thousand words on my rewrite in the past two days. TWO DAYS. It’s a minor miracle. No, it’s a major one. I could not have DREAMED of doing this even…two months ago. For context, that’s about 32 pages, or 1/10th of a...
by Ira | Jul 23, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
How do you feel when you look at old photos? To be honest, until this blog came about, I’ve always preferred to look into the future as opposed to the past. I know that’s part my innate personality, and part insecurity. I look at old photos, and I feel...
by Ira | Jul 22, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Quick entry tonight because it’s already bed time: I had a wonderful Sunday. Perhaps not as sleepy and nappy as I’d hoped, but I got to sleep in a bit, and that was awesome. Watched the A’s beat the Giants to win the Bay Bridge Series trophy for this...
