After eight months of working on “Windfall”, I can finally say it is done. It feels good and, this week-end, I will begin marketing, maybe even enter it in a contest or two.
The research on the new story is progressing. I have the beginning. I know the end. It’s the darn middle that is so daunting, but the middle is what makes the story interesting so I will continue to plod along. The second act always overwhelms me. And it should because it’s the most important part of the story.
I’m working on the first outline right now. At the same time, I’m fleshing out the characters. I’d like to talk about the specifics but I’m kind of superstitious. Until I get the first draft done, not many people will know what it’s about.
While I’m at this point in a project, I have to continually remind myself to be patient. I love the “writing” part and I’m anxious to dive in. But, with six screenplays under my belt, I know that the planning is important so I don’t waste time and write myself down a blind alley.
