A cold kicked me in the butt this weekend. Despite that, I wanted to keep the momentum going so managed a bit of work.
I didn't do much -- but I did print out the pilot and read/edit the first 10 pages. Doesn't sound like a lot, but hey -- it's one-fifth of the entire show (doesn't that sound better?).
I fully expect the cold to be gone within the next few days, so will hopefully get the rest done next weekend!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Done the First Draft of the Pilot!
Done!
I feel like I’ve said nothing of importance for months on here ... oh, right – I haven’t.
But, after several weeks of settling into the new job, I’ve finally started to pick up the pieces of my creativity – and to get back to work on projects that matter! And I’m starting off with a bang.
In two weeks, I’ve:
Now, I have a life again – which is a good thing. After all, it means this weekend I will be able to write again. Gad, three weekends in a row. What a crazy thought!
So, what’s on the plate for this weekend? Well, my brother is itching to read the pilot -- so I plan to print it out and make any immediate edits that come to mind.
Top of the list is a minor fix of sub way station names (Castle Frank -- not Donlands).
Second is consolidating a couple of minor characters to reduce the number of people in the episode. Originally, I kept adding new people – but in hind-sight, several could actually be the same.
Third is to fix any other bits and pieces – general editing of scenes, etc.
Finally, I’ll check the act breaks to make sure they work with my brother’s comments/suggestions.
Once that’s done, I’ll send my brother the first draft. This first pass is just to see if it’s not awful.
Assuming that to be the case, he’ll give it a good review and start making comments. At the same time, I’ll work on the rest of the package (i.e., series outline, character sketches, etc.).
We’ll trade off until everything is good – then he’ll get me feedback from a couple of industry folks. I’ll then do another pass at everything.
From there – well, who knows? I’ll worry about that once I know whether it’s not awful!
Jana
I feel like I’ve said nothing of importance for months on here ... oh, right – I haven’t.
But, after several weeks of settling into the new job, I’ve finally started to pick up the pieces of my creativity – and to get back to work on projects that matter! And I’m starting off with a bang.
In two weeks, I’ve:
- Finished the weird Toronto Story (first envisioned several years ago). Currently, the title is “The Everlasting”. It’s a disturbing little thing that gives me the willies just thinking about it.
- Finished the first draft of the pilot episode of my television show. It’s a serial drama with a fair bit of action set in modern day Toronto.
Now, I have a life again – which is a good thing. After all, it means this weekend I will be able to write again. Gad, three weekends in a row. What a crazy thought!
So, what’s on the plate for this weekend? Well, my brother is itching to read the pilot -- so I plan to print it out and make any immediate edits that come to mind.
Top of the list is a minor fix of sub way station names (Castle Frank -- not Donlands).
Second is consolidating a couple of minor characters to reduce the number of people in the episode. Originally, I kept adding new people – but in hind-sight, several could actually be the same.
Third is to fix any other bits and pieces – general editing of scenes, etc.
Finally, I’ll check the act breaks to make sure they work with my brother’s comments/suggestions.
Once that’s done, I’ll send my brother the first draft. This first pass is just to see if it’s not awful.
Assuming that to be the case, he’ll give it a good review and start making comments. At the same time, I’ll work on the rest of the package (i.e., series outline, character sketches, etc.).
We’ll trade off until everything is good – then he’ll get me feedback from a couple of industry folks. I’ll then do another pass at everything.
From there – well, who knows? I’ll worry about that once I know whether it’s not awful!
Jana
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
New Job
I did say that the Year of Reinvention has started with a bang. The bang being a completely new job.
I love consulting, but when the opportunity for a role in our communications group came up -- I couldn't say no. This position will give me the chance to take all the stuff I like about consulting and apply them in an area where I can do good for the entire firm, working to ensure communications and marketing are responsive to client needs. At the same time I hope to have a more balanced life.
My role will be Manager - Client Communications and Marketing.
It should be a lot of fun -- a new challenge, and one that leverages my existing experience and my interest in writing. I think this could be a very good opportunity for me.
Wish me luck!
I love consulting, but when the opportunity for a role in our communications group came up -- I couldn't say no. This position will give me the chance to take all the stuff I like about consulting and apply them in an area where I can do good for the entire firm, working to ensure communications and marketing are responsive to client needs. At the same time I hope to have a more balanced life.
My role will be Manager - Client Communications and Marketing.
It should be a lot of fun -- a new challenge, and one that leverages my existing experience and my interest in writing. I think this could be a very good opportunity for me.
Wish me luck!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Still Waiting!
I hate waiting.
I also hate keeping secrets -- although this is a loosely kept one.
Still, I can't say it here until it's official.
I also hate keeping secrets -- although this is a loosely kept one.
Still, I can't say it here until it's official.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Starting on the Right Foot
Yes, stuff is happening.
It isn't quite official yet, so I can't say what the news is -- but sufficed to say, my Year of Reinvention is starting off with a bang.
A good bang, that is.
More in a few days.
It isn't quite official yet, so I can't say what the news is -- but sufficed to say, my Year of Reinvention is starting off with a bang.
A good bang, that is.
More in a few days.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The Year of Reinvention
So, with the dawning of a new year, comes a new motivation for all my life's choices.
2010 was the Year of Discovery...and I did. If you count raising $2500 in 10 days for Right to Play, rappelling down Toronto City Hall, snorkeling with Stingrays, submitting my first novel, and zip-lining for the first time. Sure, there was more -- but those were my favourite highlights.
If you've been noticing my dreadful absence here, you might understand my name for 2011.
2011: The Year of Reinvention.
For me, reinvention is about rethinking the way I think about life. It's about trying to maximize all the parts of my life I love, while reinventing the parts I am not so fond of. I want to find a balance that allows me to have time to do all I want to do, without having to be a ping-pong ball that goes from one extreme to another.
Reinvention. It's a good word. A great word. A timely word.
Reinvention. It starts now.
2010 was the Year of Discovery...and I did. If you count raising $2500 in 10 days for Right to Play, rappelling down Toronto City Hall, snorkeling with Stingrays, submitting my first novel, and zip-lining for the first time. Sure, there was more -- but those were my favourite highlights.
If you've been noticing my dreadful absence here, you might understand my name for 2011.
2011: The Year of Reinvention.
For me, reinvention is about rethinking the way I think about life. It's about trying to maximize all the parts of my life I love, while reinventing the parts I am not so fond of. I want to find a balance that allows me to have time to do all I want to do, without having to be a ping-pong ball that goes from one extreme to another.
Reinvention. It's a good word. A great word. A timely word.
Reinvention. It starts now.
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