Being a writer means that you actually have to write

The kids went back to school last week and I knew that I needed to get things in order in my life.  Some days are better than others, but I found a fun little application for my phone that gives me a daily habit reminder as a way to start forming new and good habits.  It also shows how long your streaks are.  

I have some basic things like make my bed and spend 20 minutes picking up around the house.  The biggie on my list has been to write one hour every day.  While I haven't been perfect, since I started this application a week ago, I've written 4/7 days.  And in that time, I've mapped out the last 1/3 of my screenplay and written 6 pages.  

Needless to say, that has me pretty darn psyched.  I'm getting so close, the end is in sight.  Of course, this morning, I'm stuck, but I'm not letting my being stuck keep me from writing.  I decided to take a few minutes from the script to get a few words out here so I can go back to the script.

I've been reading a lot of blogs lately and it's made me realize that I do have a lot to say, I just have to sit down, get out of my head and let the words come.  My "365 days of 40" project has been helping me get back in the habit of writing, even short things.  It's had a side bonus of making me sit back and appreciate the little things in my life.  I can always use more positive energy in my life.

So, as I get back to being a writer, I'm not going to be afraid of the words that are just waiting to be set free.