Another busy week – not one thing finished but lots of different strands pushed further forward and useful networks made. Lots of irons in the fire and as usual I am skirting around the business aspects – still can’t find/build the right framework for monitoring cash in and out . I’ve still got a hang-up about this which I’m going to have to sort out. Looking into Data Protection and checking out different legal implications for Intellectual property also takes up time as well as setting up a business bank account. Despite all the pressure there’s still time to ‘stand and stare’ at the winter aconite and snowdrops pushing through in the sunshine - relief after the miserable weeks of snow.
Recently Stencil Helen suggested starting up a ‘Front Room Theatre’ at her show home in Stocksfield Hall where I and other writers can showcase our writing in audiodrama format. Brilliant idea – slight problem that the last episode out of 5 is still not finished even though it is has been drafted out longhand. Must have a concerted push this week to get that out.
More and more things are added to my ‘to do’ list with less and less crossed off. Perhaps I should get up earlier and go to bed later – perhaps not go to bed at all? Why can’t I be organised like Wonderhubby?
I am preparing my prototype website. Therefore I need to write my pages to provide written content, probably about 50 – it’s a tall order but first I must get touch with all the writers and actors that have contributed so far, ensuring all contracts are completed so that I can use their work, requesting biographies and photos so that they can have a portfolio. I’m amazed to find out how many have accumulated since I started recording. Now I need to ensure I have sufficient spoken word content. I have 4 audiodramas, 8 monologues, half a dozen novel extracts and probably upto 50 poems record by a dozen poets all in various stages of editing. I ring Richard at Core Music – we have several sessions to tie everything up re editing and sound effects so that I will be ready to go. Already I must start thinking ahead to future content beyond the prototype.
Building contacts and updating skills is also important ; this week I have also found time for a writer’s event for the launch of The Writer’s Block at The Institute of Digital Innovation, Teesside University, a digital media networking breakfast at The Settle Down Cafe in Newcastle and a Screenwriters meeting at the wonderful Lit & Phil also in Newcastle where writer/director John Allen gives an excellent masterclass on putting his short film Real Must Have together.
