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Day 16:

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Our entire existence is an improvisation.

That’s What I Think

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Precipitating

In drought, it is the only weather to speak of

so, they speak of lack

…as if our imaginations were not born to dance.

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The epiphany was had, tonight. Everything fell into place and all it took was following the characters with the ever present question in mind: What do they all want?

I thought I knew. But I can’t create motive, motivation to act, or behaviors true to either, without knowing. Now, I have conflict, drama, comedy, and even a bit of romance, moving it all forward. Now, I have core scenes that make the plot not just possible but plausible. Mostly, I now have eccentric characters that feel real.

It’s still a vomit draft. But look at me, I’m no longer asking myself: Wtf am I writing?

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For Whom the Sun Rises

aka

The first draft of anything is 💩. ~ Hemingway

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Days 23-31: Evidence Never Arrives Uninvited. Belief is the Invitation.

At the highest level, the evidence is of unity and compassion. At its lowest, division and conflict. I’m believing, by continually stepping into the spirit of the story, I will be guided in telling a better story than I have been writing.

🎈

Happy Birthday, My 4th Grade Writing Compeer! Your memories are welcome.

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May the Mystical Force flow freely within you All

…no matter your circumstances.

AI hasn’t got anything on me! 😂✨👩🏽‍🎨 Aka: Total depiction of my mind, easily, at 16.

Somehow, I’m here.

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Day 21: Spirit’s Liquid Strattera

I was faithfully drinking celery juice everyday of NaNoWriMo to avoid carpal tunnel and/or arthritic issues. Though not so with this holiday; thus, the attention began decreasing, the cravings increasing, and the pain returning.

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P.S. I’m back on my “meds” after enjoying a delightful Christmas binge via my friend, among other holiday delights.

Not an ad:

Except: Vee’s books are available here ⤴️ and on Amazon. She’s writing a six book series and I am in awe. Seeing her success! ✨

Update: She’s a natural storyteller. Don’t sleep on Berry. Though she is new to book publishing, you can read her talent and see her discipline carving her path. Get yourselves copies!

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Day 20: Once Upon an Imagining, 135 Pages.

Pages 19-21 and two impressively organized closets

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Day 19: Free Your Spirit

If you fall in love with the imagination, you understand that it is a free spirit. It will go anywhere, and it can do anything. ~ Alice Walker

90 Imaginary Pages

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Day 18: Writing Resources

…You’ll Ever Need! Snyder didn’t say Want.

Awhile ago, I thinned out my library of resources by at least a ton of books, keeping only those I had written in or that were damaged from, well, resourcing over and over.

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Day 17:

…grader who dwells inside me is alive and well.

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Day 15: A 90 Page Script

equals roughly 18,000 words.

Meaning, 200 words

equals roughly a page

or 1,200 words a day

for 15 days.

That’s the logistics.

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Rereading and finding repeating themes triggered many, many memories and emotions in me that I almost ditched this adaptation. Then the impulse to check in with my sister came over me:

I have to acknowledge her part in the spirit of the story, even with it not specifically being either one of our stories. I can’t begin to tell herstory, though she is the hero of it, which I find inspiring.

Trusting the Spirit.

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Day 14: Third Act, First

Entering into the spirit of the ENTIRE story. 🌼💐

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Day 13: Peace~ing It All Visually Together

aka Scene Cards

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Day 12: The Outline

Also, I will never change that screensaver. ❤️ So fun. So much love. Also, I’m a Mulan fan…way before social media.