Writing Lately

I've been busy with writing and of course, when that happens, there's even more writing to do.

First is the novel, which has had the clock stopped because...

Second I'm working on a pilot for a television series. But, I'm not just working on that script, I'm working with a couple of Hollywood producers who are expert at what they do and they're helping me with the process. It's been daunting, frightening, humbling and very rewarding so far, and the stuff I'm learning will definitely help me with all my writing in the future, so it has been completely worthwhile, whether or not this pilot ever gets seen by anyone. The nice thing is, the early comments from them are going pretty well which is encouraging - maybe it will get seen and maybe it will get some sort of life?

That doubles back to the point that what I'm learning in the process for this pilot can be used to sharpen and focus my novel as well, all the more reason to stop the clock on that. I already knew was a rewrite coming there, but now, I can already see other elements that will make the story flow better and be more dramatic, based on the newly acquired skills in my writer's tool box, so all the better.

And the topper is a series of freelance pieces about travel related topics, a totally different kind of animal. Luckily, the time frame is a bit more open ended so not a lot of pressure, but some more direct funding is attached, making it the most lucrative job I haven't quite started.

I really wanted things to get busy. This is the proof that wishes do come true!