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Reset and consistency

If I succeed and get some of Arlyn’s story written tonight, I will have done writing, painting, and audio work for two days in a row. Woo hoo! I could almost start a streak! Seriously, I am trying to get back on that galloping horse again. I don’t know if I will always be able … Continue reading Reset and consistency

Terrible twos

It’s official. I’m now in my terrible twos. What? Did I find the fountain of youth or something? No, I’ve been writing my blog every day for 2 years. Woo hoo! I’ve written while traveling, while sick, while having company. I’ve written when I haven’t felt like it or had Internet issues. I’ve certainly written … Continue reading Terrible twos

Choose wise(ly)

It seems like no matter how much I feel like I have it together and that I’m doing well in balancing everything, I suddenly realize that I could do so much better. There is so much left for me to learn. I just stand in amazement. I feel, sometimes, like I stand in that staircase … Continue reading Choose wise(ly)

Didn’t expect that

I wrote the climax of Arlyn’s book today. I never expected something that happened to happen. It shades a known character in a different light. What a surprise for me. There probably needs to be some consequences. I didn’t get that far, but believe me, that thought is in the back of my mind. I’m … Continue reading Didn’t expect that

Family

After finishing with the farmers market today, I spent the day with family. We went to the fair, played a game once we got home, and went out to dinner. I did manage to get a little writing done today while in-between waiting for people to come and go. Overall, I had an enjoyable day. … Continue reading Family

A different kind of busy

I’ve had a very busy day, but I can’t say that I’ve been creatively productive. It all started with my mouse dying while I was trying to edit audio this morning. Do you know how hard it is to edit audio without a mouse? Let’s just say that I’m not a fan. I really don’t … Continue reading A different kind of busy

A restart on the audio

I’m resetting on the audio. It’s just been disappointing because the computer that I bought specially for recording audio a few years ago already seems to often end up with a dead battery. I had it close to fully charged a couple nights ago. When I thought to look at the battery yesterday morning when … Continue reading A restart on the audio

Stitching

I’ve been breaking my story apart even more this evening and now I feel like I’m stitching it back together again. I really want another day’s worth of time in the story. I might have to roll back events by a day in order to get them in there. I just can’t justify Arlyn arriving … Continue reading Stitching

Step back

This evening I decided to settle down and figure out Arlyn’s book. In some ways, that annoys me. I’d rather have the story tell me which direction it wants to go. Instead, I have these pieces and parts that I somehow have to put together like a puzzle but I don’t know what pieces I’m … Continue reading Step back

For creatives

It will be short tonight as I want to get some writing and painting done still this evening. But though it is quick, I feel that this will be worthwhile, especially if you are a creative individual. Several years ago, I took a class from David Limrite and C. Jordan Blaquera. It was a half … Continue reading For creatives