by Ira | Jul 2, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
What a week. Whew. I was busy AF this week, guys, and fighting my writing for most of it. But, not today. Today, I wrote good words, words that get to stay. I was totally out of my rhythm this week, but I have to say…for the most part, I did pretty well. And I’m...
by Ira | Jul 1, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
I might have just met one of my new characters for the first time. I’ve been struggling with this opening scene, and one of the reasons I’ve been struggling is because I just haven’t put my finger yet on just who this person is. I might have figured that out a little...
by Ira | Jun 30, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Just had a small win: had a little breakthrough on a scene. Pro tip: if you’re ever writing a scene, particularly an EARLY scene for a new character, and it’s just not feeling right? Take a look at whether they’re the most active in the scene, or if someone else is....
by Ira | Jun 29, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
I’ve written about ‘finishing energy’ on this blog before, for sure, but I am in the MIDST of that shit right now. It always takes so much more time and effort than I think. Every time. But…damn if it isn’t always a rush at the same time. What I’m about to...
by Ira | Jun 28, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Looking to get back into the groove tomorrow. Last week was a little rough, although it was also dope. No…last week wasn’t rough. It was up and down. A little back and forth. And it ENDED with me starting a new phase of the rewriting process that I’m intimidated...
by Ira | Jun 27, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
Had a GREAT Saturday today… Started off with a nice sleep in. Then I walked the pups and talked to my bro, who’s working hard on making their house up there amazing. It’s looking SO GOOD. Then I spent most of the day editing TG1T. The rest of season 4 is almost...
