by Ira | Jul 8, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
To anyone trying and struggling to write a book, or really doing anything creative, here is tried and true advice: just stick with it. Keep going. It will come. I was really nervous about writing this opening scene again. I liked what I had originally, but it wasn’t...
by Ira | Jul 7, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
It’s sleep time! Gotta make this quick… Writing was rough in the morning for the first half, and then like a cold engine warming up, I started to roll. Writing in the afternoon was excellent. Tonight, too. Work was super productive. Hell yes. Music today was...
by Ira | Jul 6, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Had a more normal day today. Didn’t crush it. But, it was solid. Writing has been hard this past week. Part of it has been work being so busy, it’s taken up my usual writing times. But, part of it is just intimidation. Avoidance. And here’s the thing: I’m realizing...
by Ira | Jul 5, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Guys, my dogs are the gd cutest. Coops just laid down on top of Liz, like full snuggle status. We washed the bedding and…damnit, the coverlet is still a little damp. Blech. I dried it for almost two hours! It’ll dry by morning though. It’s almost dry. Coco just...
by Ira | Jul 4, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Sorted through a lot of old stuff today. I’m getting rid of a lot of it, and I’m hanging onto a decent bit, too. I’ve always enjoyed the process of sorting through a messy pile of stuff, getting rid of most of it, and keeping the stuff that really means something to...
by Ira | Jul 3, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
It’s super duper late, so I’m going to make this Friday night entry a quick one: Got a little work done in the morning. That felt good. Went and played golf with Josh. That felt amazing. Came home and took a quick little nap, took care of the pups and ate dinner, and...
