I think I have reached the official two-week mark of doing the freelance writing thing. I can't say that I have any paying gigs yet but I do have some of my most promising leads to date and a couple of good nonployment opportunities as well. Things are definitely moving slowly but moving nonetheless, and I just made some changes to my daily routine that I think should improve both creativity and productivity.
Here is my old schedule:
9 or 10: Get up, Shower, Coffee, Dump
11ish: Sit at computer, email, screw around, try to write
6ish- 12: Dinner, TV/movie, Dessert, More sitting at the computer
And here is my new one:
9: Get up, Shower, Coffee, Dump, Check email, Read (blog/novel/study)
12ish: Lunch, Write (Blog/Articles/Helium.com)
3: Exercise/Recreation
6ish-Bed: Dinner, Reading/writing/movie
I think the addition of some exercises is in my best interest for non-professional reasons, but then again, something as simple as a change of scenery can often help a lot in terms of inspiration. Also, I think doing more reading will help me gain some new influences and maybe direct me a little bit. If not, I still put in the effort drawing out the little schedule and thinking about how best to use my time, so I think that no matter what, it was time well spent.
As a side note, I saw "Smokin' Aces" today. Lots of action, lots of cool fight scenes and whatnot, but what the hell kind of ending is that? The twists and turns make you think the writer really knew his shit all throughout and then he just slaps you in the face with this explanation of the entire movie that kills even the memory of having enjoyed it up until that point. If I had walked out on it like ten minutes early I probably would say it kicked ass.
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