I knew it would happen. Back to work and my muse runs away screaming. Haven't written a word since and have only managed 1.5 pages in my journal. Not going to keep up the 1k words a day goal if I don't force myself to keep the "tush in the cush" ( new phrase I found today by Hal Ackerman, author of Write Screenplays That Sell - The Ackerman Way.

Also found another of his quotes: [Writers] start with nothing but an idea, an agitation, a compulsion, an irritation. That, plus a bumblebee's faith that it can fly.

So true. So true.

And the last 48 hours has been an emotional roller coaster; one brother is having difficulties at home, the other is going for test to find out whether or not he has cancer. (Your prayers are welcome, and highly appreciated). The third brother is doing well and his son is growing like a weed. Just got new pictures. He's going to be a ham just like his dad. I'm buying picture frames just about every week so I can hang pictures of him everywhere. I'm fast running out of wall space.

The construction is done on my living space and just have to get a couple more inspections before it's finally finished. Now come the hard part. Getting everything back into order. Already took a car load to storage and probably should take one more. But as I look around, I think somethings have already gone that shouldn't've (that looks strange but they write that way in Europe - just read a couple Harry Potter novels - yeah, I'm a Potter fan - as a writer, I'd love to have her success). Spent the last couple days intensely cleaning up and it looks almost inhabitable.

Been fighting a mild bout of depression though. Being back to work is no fun, no fun at all. Keep getting criticized for not getting it perfect enough. Anyone who knows me, knows that criticizing me doesn't work, especially when I'm not being complimented when I do a good job, when I feel unappreciated, or when I don't hear a thank you. Tell me I did a good job over there before you tell me I need to do a little more work over here.

I'm just not good with corporate policies and politics. For the most part, corporate retail have never worked a day on the front lines and it's the front line people who bring in the money that make up their paychecks (and bonuses). The front line people bring home the smallest paycheck and don't even qualify for bonuses. It's not right. Corporate American has got everything backwards. I'm so looking forward to having my own business, being my own boss, or writing for a living. I won't make the mistakes that Corporate America, Big Business or Government have made and I'll  try my hardest to keep "them" from interfering in my business.

Okay, I'm off my soap box now.

So the goal for today is to get three "mourning" pages done in my journal, write another 1-2k on the script (after all, I only have 30 days to get it in the mail) and get my new Writing Coach website off the ground. (www.theguidingpen.info). Check it out in the next few days and recommend it to your writing friends.

I've also started receiving emails regarding this years ScriptFrenzy already. My idea has been bouncing around in my head for awhile and I've begun bouncing it off others for their input. Haven't a clue how it's going to end. It's a sequel to my sequel - a threequel. (he he - sorry, couldn't resist).

Anyway, our story begins a year or so after Mathilda:The Professional Too ends.

Title: Morgan and Mathilda: The Professionals.

So, got to finish the Final Draft. Then plan to work on Pittsburgh's Prodigal Daughter (hopefully finish it) and generate an outline, scene index cards and/or synopsis for M&M (I kind of like that nickname). I'd like to have the synopsis done before sending out the Final Draft so I can send it along with Mathilda: the Professional Too. Might be just the thing to get Luc Besson to look at and then purchase my screenplay.

Like they say, if you're going to dream, shoot for the moon. Even if I miss, I'll land among the stars. i.e. Natalie Portman, Michael Imperioli, Danny Aiello, Keifer Sutherland, Keira Knightly, Brad Pitt, etc., etc., etc.,

 

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