Anyone else feel unmotivated to write during these gray days? I’m having
a helluva time getting in the seat. So, I’ll just jot down this little blog
entry to get some writing in. Sheesh. I hope this winter will end soon.
On a cheerier note, I’m happy to announce that we’ve received an institutional grant from AMPAS (The Academy guys – the Oscar people).
Besides being really cool (I’ve never written a grant before) it means that we can continue to provide the same level of service to our membership by bringing A-list instructors and talent to the northwest.
Starting Wednesday, I’ll be taking an intro
acting class at Freehold (they moved to Belltown, by the way). What’s
a FREEHOLD, anyway? Wish
me luck. I’m not an actor, but I thought this class would help my writing.
I hope this means I don’t have to get a real head shot. Last time I did was
when I tried out for The Apprentice. Long story. They already had an Indian
guy and their "rocker" guy, so no need for the old deepster. That’s OK. It
was a good experience to audition on camera and see what actors go through
on a daily basis.
I prefer to spend my time with my laptop with Final Draft
open, my wireless turned off, a copy of Save The Cat at my side, a cup
of cafe au lait, my dog, and some bebop (Diz, Bird, Monk, Budo, Brownie, Stitt,
Fats, anything with Kenny Clarke, etc.) playing on my iPod.
