Writing Flexibility and Onward

Restarting my two hour writing blocks has been going okay so far. I’ve finished rewriting one chapter for We Will Hold On Forever and began the rough draft for the next. I’ve tweaked the routine where I write two to four pages a weekday – if I write four pages one day, I can skip writing the next. Two pages minimum, four maximum. I want to write more but I’m still getting back into the groove. Having a writing minimum gives me wriggle room if I don’t have enough time on a day. I’m writing four pages on Saturdays and Sundays but it takes more time if I’m not focused enough. I have to remind myself both projects are rough drafts and I can always fix things later – for example, adding more humor and description. It might still be some time yet before We Will Hold On Forever is updated with new chapters. 

I’ve seen Onward. It was one of the films I had on my list before COVID hit and at last, I’ve finally gotten around to seeing it. Despite some issues, I did enjoy the film. It might not reach Pixar’s “peak standards,” but there was something about the characters and story that appealed to me. It goes into family dynamics and what it’s like to have a missing parent you know a lot about but can never be in contact with. Ian is a socially anxious high schooler, rarely the type to take any chances. I like that he backed out of inviting the four classmates to his birthday party more out of a lack of confidence and not because of any malice on their part (They were friendly and interested). Barley on the other hand, takes all the chances, sometimes too much, to make up for a mistake in his past. Their mother’s supportive and acknowledges their interest bust they both feel the absence of their deceased father, for different reasons.

( Review and spoilers for Onward )

That’s all for now. It’s nice to be up at a proper time for once. Hopefully I can keep it up. Fingers crossed. Until February’s end, see you!