The Trenches

Well, it's been two whole weeks since my last blog. That's how busy I've been. Good for me! I know I've said it before in previous blogs, but creating a pilot is an ART FORM. I can't believe how easy it is to do it badly. I'm astounded at how bad my writing can be sometimes. It's really breathtaking. I went to a seminar last year to learn the 'tools' of pilot writing and the instructor said: "If you don't have the guts to do it badly, you won't have the guts to do it well." Judging from these early stages, I'm very gutsy.

It's an interesting thing to experience the emotion of my desire (to write a successful pilot) move towards the manifestation (the ACTUAL pilot). I always begin my writing session rehearsing, in my mind, the success of that session, how I'll feel when it's over, the pride I'll have in sticking with it, the reward that focus brings, the satisfaction in knowing that I'm growing closer to a completed draft, the gratitude for the moments of inspiration and real humor, etc.

I can't remember a time when I felt such a deep desire to do good work, have it be seen and truly step up to a new threshold in my career. If visualization, prayer, positive affirmation, study, determination and passion are enough...I'm going to score. Big.

Words I Wish I Had Written: "You can do it, put your back into it..." (Ice Cube)