LOTS TO CATCH UP ON
Lots going on. Now that Election is finally over we can take a breather here. I've been hired to do a script rewrite, so yay! Work on the graphic novel continues a bit slowly but steadily. I've started a new little gig judging a screenplay compeition.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Work has been picking up. I accepted a contract to rewrite and polish a pre-existing movie script for a martial arts/action movie that has good funding possibilities. I may also fly up to Canada to work on TV series project at the end of October. Freelance work has been picking up, as well. Looks like I'll easily have enough money to last me through February at least.
Art work for my upcoming graphic novel has been coming in a bit slow. Well, probably not slow considering the circumstances. It just feels a little slow. My hope is that once the character design is finished, pages start getting pumped out.
Still playing WoW. Blood Elf mage now level 30. Having fun with the zombie event in preperation for the Wrath release.
I also early voted, so for me, this election is over.
Good times.
Art work for my upcoming graphic novel has been coming in a bit slow. Well, probably not slow considering the circumstances. It just feels a little slow. My hope is that once the character design is finished, pages start getting pumped out.
Still playing WoW. Blood Elf mage now level 30. Having fun with the zombie event in preperation for the Wrath release.
I also early voted, so for me, this election is over.
Good times.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Of Artists and Blood Elves
Sister and family are gone now. Artist has begun turning in preliminary concept sketches for my upcoming comic, we've been going back and forth all day. Very exciting! I don't really feel motivated to do any work at the moment. I might just play WoW for awhile. I started a Blood Elf mage. Nothing 70th level seems interesting to me and unfortunately I never developed community ties that really make the game fun.
My wife and I will be going out salsa dancing tonight. We're finally fulfilling a long time gream to dance together as a couple. Wish it was happening at a time when I'm less pre-occupied with career among other things, but career stuff doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon so we might as well live more in the now.
Sister and family are gone now. Artist has begun turning in preliminary concept sketches for my upcoming comic, we've been going back and forth all day. Very exciting! I don't really feel motivated to do any work at the moment. I might just play WoW for awhile. I started a Blood Elf mage. Nothing 70th level seems interesting to me and unfortunately I never developed community ties that really make the game fun.
My wife and I will be going out salsa dancing tonight. We're finally fulfilling a long time gream to dance together as a couple. Wish it was happening at a time when I'm less pre-occupied with career among other things, but career stuff doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon so we might as well live more in the now.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Writing and World of Warcraft
Good news today. My publisher has assigned me an artist for my first comic book/graphic novel. Last month, I signed a deal for one of my movie scripts to be converted into a comic and after a little bit of a bumpy start things seem to be moving.
Haven't had much time to goof around in World of Warcraft. All I could do was re-spec my Rogue and run outside Shattrath to kill a few things. I show good DPS now, but I'm very concerned about mobility in PvP. Naturally, I have the sucker spec...all the Rogues in game are gushing over Sublety spec, so naturally that means I end up picking the spec noone uses.
Good news today. My publisher has assigned me an artist for my first comic book/graphic novel. Last month, I signed a deal for one of my movie scripts to be converted into a comic and after a little bit of a bumpy start things seem to be moving.
Haven't had much time to goof around in World of Warcraft. All I could do was re-spec my Rogue and run outside Shattrath to kill a few things. I show good DPS now, but I'm very concerned about mobility in PvP. Naturally, I have the sucker spec...all the Rogues in game are gushing over Sublety spec, so naturally that means I end up picking the spec noone uses.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Mondays have weird vibes
Mondays always feel different regardless of whether you freelance or work in a business office. You wake up in the morning and you're hit with this "Another week in the life of..." type of feeling. Monday mornings have many very subtle "take stock of your life" moments...moments containing that little unease in the back of your mind and heart that slowly disappears when you get to Tuesday and you finally get back into the groove of your work pattern.
I haven't written any authentically new stories in about a year and a half. My focus has been on either marketing or rewriting stories already written or I've worked on other people's stories.
Feels like the pendulum is swinging back again, as yesteroday I wrote a 5 page beginning to a story idea that's been simmering for a few years at least. Even after years of doing this, the idea of filling 90-120 pages chock full of world and detail still feels like an enormous task.
Sister and family are still here, but going out and doing things on their own.
Mondays always feel different regardless of whether you freelance or work in a business office. You wake up in the morning and you're hit with this "Another week in the life of..." type of feeling. Monday mornings have many very subtle "take stock of your life" moments...moments containing that little unease in the back of your mind and heart that slowly disappears when you get to Tuesday and you finally get back into the groove of your work pattern.
I haven't written any authentically new stories in about a year and a half. My focus has been on either marketing or rewriting stories already written or I've worked on other people's stories.
Feels like the pendulum is swinging back again, as yesteroday I wrote a 5 page beginning to a story idea that's been simmering for a few years at least. Even after years of doing this, the idea of filling 90-120 pages chock full of world and detail still feels like an enormous task.
Sister and family are still here, but going out and doing things on their own.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Little Children...the Universal Alarm Clock
Woke up to my nephew humming and singing the themse song to an old cartoon called Kimba the White Lion. Don't know what the day holds. I want to keep chipping away at story projects, but will probably spend most of the day out with visiting family.
I'm checking my auctions on WoW. I threw a bunch on before I logged out Friday. I'm back up to about 650 gold. I might be able to get a 3rd epic flyer before Wrath comes out, after all. We'll see.
Woke up to my nephew humming and singing the themse song to an old cartoon called Kimba the White Lion. Don't know what the day holds. I want to keep chipping away at story projects, but will probably spend most of the day out with visiting family.
I'm checking my auctions on WoW. I threw a bunch on before I logged out Friday. I'm back up to about 650 gold. I might be able to get a 3rd epic flyer before Wrath comes out, after all. We'll see.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Two Stories to Write
Sister and family have settled in. They decided to go out for a walk around the neighborhood. Since I'm recovering from some back issues I'm staying behind to work on a young adult story. Not quite sure if it's going to be a movie script, comic script or prose, but I've started watching Harry Potter and some other teen, young adult movies to get a handle on the basic structure. I've been fiddling around with two big stories at present...a young adult adventure and a big, epic and dark Sci-Fi.
I've been wanting to write them for quite some time and I have the basic ideas in my head. Usually, I'm a very swift writer, but inspiration has been lacking over the last 2 years. It's not so much that I have writer's block, but rather I've been allowing myself to hold a very negative view on things. I've decided that pessimism and cynicism are worse on careers than anything the outer world can do. So, there's nothing to do, but change.
Sister and family have settled in. They decided to go out for a walk around the neighborhood. Since I'm recovering from some back issues I'm staying behind to work on a young adult story. Not quite sure if it's going to be a movie script, comic script or prose, but I've started watching Harry Potter and some other teen, young adult movies to get a handle on the basic structure. I've been fiddling around with two big stories at present...a young adult adventure and a big, epic and dark Sci-Fi.
I've been wanting to write them for quite some time and I have the basic ideas in my head. Usually, I'm a very swift writer, but inspiration has been lacking over the last 2 years. It's not so much that I have writer's block, but rather I've been allowing myself to hold a very negative view on things. I've decided that pessimism and cynicism are worse on careers than anything the outer world can do. So, there's nothing to do, but change.
Friday, October 10, 2008
A Netflix Night also
Well, instead of play WoW all night, my wife and I tried to watch a movie called Bride & Prejudice. My better half has definitely acquired a taste in Indian/American culture clash movies lately. We watched Outsourced earlier in the week. Unfortunately, our movie disc was damaged (an occasional happening), so we'll have to view it later. But, since she got me thinking about Netflix I decided to watch Mad Max on instant view. I saw the movie a looooong time ago, but just didn't remember it very well. I have a hard time overlooking the production value of old movies, particularly in the action genre. A few old movies still stand the test of time for me...like Blade Runner, Alien and Aliens and so forth.
Well, instead of play WoW all night, my wife and I tried to watch a movie called Bride & Prejudice. My better half has definitely acquired a taste in Indian/American culture clash movies lately. We watched Outsourced earlier in the week. Unfortunately, our movie disc was damaged (an occasional happening), so we'll have to view it later. But, since she got me thinking about Netflix I decided to watch Mad Max on instant view. I saw the movie a looooong time ago, but just didn't remember it very well. I have a hard time overlooking the production value of old movies, particularly in the action genre. A few old movies still stand the test of time for me...like Blade Runner, Alien and Aliens and so forth.
Friday Night World of Warcraft!
My wife and I, having judged no movies currently in theatres worthy of both of us watching, have decided to enjoy a quiet evening at home tonight. However, I do want to see Religulous and City of Embers. Maybe tomorrow. But, as far as tonight is concerned its going to be...
Friday Night World of Warcraft!
Yes, yes, I'm one of those people. I could be writing the next great piece of American fiction, but no...I'd rather kill anonymous people online and gloat over their stinking pixelated corpses.
So, what do I play? I have a 70 Rogue, 70 Druid and 70 Priest, each one a member of the glorious Horde on the Frostwolf server. The Rogue is my main while the other two are crappily geared. However, I did just buy my 2nd epic flying mount for my characters. Only Priest remains deprived.
Maybe I'll post a live blog of game happenings tonight if I feel like it.
My wife and I, having judged no movies currently in theatres worthy of both of us watching, have decided to enjoy a quiet evening at home tonight. However, I do want to see Religulous and City of Embers. Maybe tomorrow. But, as far as tonight is concerned its going to be...
Friday Night World of Warcraft!
Yes, yes, I'm one of those people. I could be writing the next great piece of American fiction, but no...I'd rather kill anonymous people online and gloat over their stinking pixelated corpses.
So, what do I play? I have a 70 Rogue, 70 Druid and 70 Priest, each one a member of the glorious Horde on the Frostwolf server. The Rogue is my main while the other two are crappily geared. However, I did just buy my 2nd epic flying mount for my characters. Only Priest remains deprived.
Maybe I'll post a live blog of game happenings tonight if I feel like it.
Very Funny, Google
This is my first day really blogging on this website. When I was choosing my template and the option to include Google ads popped up, I was like "Sure, why not?" So, naturally I find it amusing the kind of ads popping up on first day.
Here's a snapshot list of the ads existing at this moment.
Mazda - USA
Baby Planet Stroller
Jesus Christ Loves You
That's in my Gut?
Basically according to ad logic, if you've searched Blogspot for keywords like "writer" or "television" you just might land on this website. Then, my blog posts could actually inspire you to buy a new car! Or take your baby for a stroll in a brand new thingamajig! You could even choose to save your soul...or clean out your bowels.
Man, I'm awesome.
This is my first day really blogging on this website. When I was choosing my template and the option to include Google ads popped up, I was like "Sure, why not?" So, naturally I find it amusing the kind of ads popping up on first day.
Here's a snapshot list of the ads existing at this moment.
Mazda - USA
Baby Planet Stroller
Jesus Christ Loves You
That's in my Gut?
Basically according to ad logic, if you've searched Blogspot for keywords like "writer" or "television" you just might land on this website. Then, my blog posts could actually inspire you to buy a new car! Or take your baby for a stroll in a brand new thingamajig! You could even choose to save your soul...or clean out your bowels.
Man, I'm awesome.
Waiting for Answers from the Universe
You ever have one of those days where you kept checking e-mail because you desperately were craving clarity on some issue of business or love? This morning I sent out some e-mails inquiring about some business matters with some partners. Of course, since I work from my home office I end up checking for a response every hour. Of course, answers don't come immediatley because they're busy people who, for any number of reasons, can't respond at the drop of a hat.
Today, I started wondering whether I was the cause of the delays I've been perceiving in my career. Mentally. Spiritually. Law of Attraction-wise? Who knows? It's not the first deal I've submitted out into the world and then, for some reason, things just get delayed and move with agonizing slowness.
I'm thinking the common denominator is me.
The universe seems to set things up quickly though. Every project starts with great speed...until I start requesting constant answers of where things stand. I just need to upgrade my cynical viewpoint. It's not that I'm cynical in the strict meaning of the word. I've just practiced bad thought habits. Sometimes I imagine things going in a "realistic" way instead of in the perfect way that I truly want.
My life is bigger than this deal and I don't absolutely need it to happen now. And it will happen anyway because everyone involved is a professional. My hopes ride on it. There's nothing wrong with eagerly wanting answers, especially on business matters. Perhaps, I just need to change the way I feel when I think on those topics. Anticipation instead of nervousness.
You ever have one of those days where you kept checking e-mail because you desperately were craving clarity on some issue of business or love? This morning I sent out some e-mails inquiring about some business matters with some partners. Of course, since I work from my home office I end up checking for a response every hour. Of course, answers don't come immediatley because they're busy people who, for any number of reasons, can't respond at the drop of a hat.
Today, I started wondering whether I was the cause of the delays I've been perceiving in my career. Mentally. Spiritually. Law of Attraction-wise? Who knows? It's not the first deal I've submitted out into the world and then, for some reason, things just get delayed and move with agonizing slowness.
I'm thinking the common denominator is me.
The universe seems to set things up quickly though. Every project starts with great speed...until I start requesting constant answers of where things stand. I just need to upgrade my cynical viewpoint. It's not that I'm cynical in the strict meaning of the word. I've just practiced bad thought habits. Sometimes I imagine things going in a "realistic" way instead of in the perfect way that I truly want.
My life is bigger than this deal and I don't absolutely need it to happen now. And it will happen anyway because everyone involved is a professional. My hopes ride on it. There's nothing wrong with eagerly wanting answers, especially on business matters. Perhaps, I just need to change the way I feel when I think on those topics. Anticipation instead of nervousness.
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