by Ira | Jul 10, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
It was an odd day today, but honestly…I was just tired. Long week of feeling like I was just a little bit behind the 8-Ball. I kept my head above water, though, and we’ll see if I can make up a little ground here over the weekend. I think I can. Just finished...
by Ira | Jul 9, 2020 | Challenge, Journal
It’s late and I’m on my phone instead of my iPad (left it in my office uuuuggghhh)…but today was another solid, solid day. Writing was great. Finished one scene and got deep into the next. Work was great. Made up a lot of ground. Music was great, too. Techno day...
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...
