by Ira | Nov 5, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Guys. I made it to Vegas. I left at the buttcrack today. Practically. Butt crack for me, anyway. But there was a volunteers luncheon for the conference, and I wanted to be there. I got there just in time! I drove straight from LA to there, and I just made it. Thanks,...
by Ira | Nov 5, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Omg. I did so much today. Jesus. I’m ready to go to Vegas for the 20 Books conference. Two years ago, an author by the name of Michael Anderle set a goal to write 20 books so he could make $50K a year off them. This was based off what he was selling per day with...
by Ira | Nov 3, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Well…today wasn’t quite the beast-slaying I wanted it to be when I imagined it last night…but it was a success. Several things made themselves very clear today, and let me also say that I wrote 4,000 words. And good words. I wasn’t all that...
by Ira | Nov 2, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Tomorrow, I’m attempting somewhat to slay the beast. It’s been a long, long time since I had a marathon writing day. They’re an important part of ye old writing life. Certainly not something to rely on the REGULAR…but there comes a point in any...
by Ira | Nov 1, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
I’m afraid. I’m afraid of failure. I’m afraid that I will set a goal, set a timeline, and as has happened so many times before with my writing, I will not meet it. I’ll fall short. I’m also afraid of success. If I succeed, then...
by Ira | Oct 31, 2018 | Challenge, Journal
Happy Spooky Day, everyone! 🙂 I actually dressed up in costume tonight. For the second year in a row! Last year I was Chip and Liz was Joanna from Fixer Upper. This year I dressed up as Newt Scamander from Fantastic Beasts. Twas a hit. Probably the best costume...