The perils of success
I came across this article in another forum and it’s too good not to share. Here’s an excerpt:
“Confront any prospective writer, director or actor and they’ll tell you that all they need is that first big break. Kismet and momentum will carry them the rest of the way. They take it as an article of faith that at the first flowering of success, their struggle will finally be over. The fact is that their troubles are only just beginning…”
The anecdotes, a little grim, but the advice, golden. Read the complete article.
Heading into the rewrite
At least the first rewrite pass. I’m up to page 9 and it feels good. I just have to manage my time better, because I am finding everything is competing for it. Of course it can be equally frustrating when I get a block of time set out and reserved for writing (like today), and a panic visual effects shot (that needs to be done right away on the weekend, as per usual) arrives, so everything else gets pushed aside.
Mornings are my only alternative. I did it in December when I wrote the first draft, and it worked, but it was hard. However, I’m not a morning person and it’s hard to to get back into it. I guess I could also write in the evening, but usually by then, I am spent mentally and creatively.
More possible work. Speak of the devil...
I shit you not. I just finish writing my last post and I get an email about more visual effects on the way. Damn. I’m going to have to find more hours in the day.
EDIT: It was possible work. The job still needs to be awarded, and I am part of the bidding process. I just may be able to get to the rewrite after all.

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