I Put the "Pro" in Procrastination...

I actually have the day off today! So I figure I'll be able to nail down a few more pages than expected. But then I remembered I did go and buy some index cards to re-map The Script. And they're colored so I can color code the three acts on the cork board that is just behind this laptop on the wall, that way all I have to do is look up, see where I should be at, and continue on the journey.

But does that count as writing? I'm not actually putting pen to paper (or punching keys to screen). In the end it'll serve me better if I do map it out. Right now it's mapped out for a romantic comedy. That idea came from a song I heard on the radio while driving to The Job. I think it's relatively "high concept."

But, I'm going to have to put those cards into the file drawer for later. Because, you know, I have this mission I'm on to have this script re-written in time for Nicholl's. And maybe I'm making my own noose with this thing... because I know damn well that a second draft of a script does not a contest winner make.

I do have a double movie date with my sister today. We've got to start trying to get out to see possible Oscar contenders. So that our plates are not full just before the Oscars and we are running around trying to see three or four on any given weekend.

The things we can come up with as "writers" to not actually work on our craft. Actually, I think writing is the only thing out there where you can go to the movies and claim that you are actually "studying" for your craft.