So...
The last time I blogged, wrote about my deep desire to get back into my writing and to start moving on stuff during this next decade. And... you may be wondering... have I made good on this newfound desire to be faithful in another area of giftedness?
Well, the short answer is yes! I've gone back to a screenplay I had started a little over a year ago (in November, 2005 to be exact) and I have begun, somehow, furiously writing again.
Last night, I was able to churn out another 10 pages - albeit only a few pages of stuff that will last past the 3rd re-write - of this screenplay, putting my total page count now at 96. My guesstimate is that this particular screenplay will clock in somewhere around 120 pages when it's all said and done.
I have to be completely honest and say that I had actually been missing doing some writing. Getting back into "shape" in my writing has almost been like riding a bike after a long hiatus... those long dormant muscles respond to the new stimuli quickly and before you know it, you're riding along, without ever missing a beat!
The screenplay is nearing completion, though, and may only take another day or so... and because of this, I have already decided deep within that when I finish this particular screenplay, I shall call a few friends, go out for a nice dinner and celebrate. Then, I shall very quickly push it aside and begin work on the next screenplay, which is a cross between "Jeepers Creepers 2," "The Breakfast Club" and "Dog Soldiers" - three movies I find somewhat enjoyable - especially "Dog Soldiers," which Miles has yet to return to me.
So, I am very much taking advantage of the dwindling days of 2006 and as she winds down, I am looking forward to sending the old girl off with not just one completed life goal (finishing this particular screenplay before the end of 2006), but possibly two ;)
I am on a "hot streak" right now and I'd love to wrap up this second little screenplay (it will most likely only come in at 90-100 pages) by around the end of January.
And, of course, if all goes to plan (which I have no reason to think it won't), I am anticipating being back on my novel sometime in the early Spring! In short, this part of turning 30 has been a HUGE encouragement and something of a blessing in disguise!
More later...