Update Time!
So one of the ideas presented in SLOW PRODUCTIVITY is that when you're starting out, you should double the amount of time you have set aside for a project because typically humans are bad at figuring out how much time they need to do something.
Turns out that was right, because despite my best efforts, I did not finish Jane 3 in July.
But that's okay! I got kinda stuck somewhere and need time to let it marinate in my brain for a while anyway. So instead of extending my novel writing phase, I will just be moving into PODCAST phase in August as promised, and just adjust my expectations for the time it will take accordingly.
Recording is now slotted for August through October with editing being done in November and December and then the "season" starting in January. There will be a minimum of one new episode per month.
THE NEW CORUSCANT IS CRACKING
I have started writing SIX scenarios for Coruscant is Cracking.
Unfortunately, this means that you'll have to re-sign up. Sorry.
There will also most likely only be THREE scenarios to sign up for, because I have three people on deck to record.
I have already written the summaries for the scenarios and got one person all figured out, so that will be progressing quickly.
I'll also be upfront and say here that I'm hoping to create a group of "regulars" who want to pop in and do arcs here and there. So CiC episodes are also me finding out who I jive with. Of course, if you only want to do it the one time, that's totally fine.
SOUNDS IN THE WILD
In preparation for the podcast phase, I've been recording interesting sounds I've come across - construction equipment, train stations, ATVs, etc. I'm excited about getting back into sound editing and production, I've missed doing it.
PATREON THINGS
I have a couple of short stories I want to write and record, a couple I never finished, etc. I also have a million thoughts to share on different things, but I'm not sure what format would be best for it. I have a couple of ideas, I'll let you know as soon as I figure it out.
"JUST SHOW UP"
The one final thought I have for you is a piece of advice that I've been trying to follow that I think was first popularized by Stephen King - "your job is to show up." He talks about how when he's writing, he has to show up at that spot for his specific writing time. Sometimes nothing happens, but that's okay, because the job was just to show up and let your mind work.
In my continual pursuit of de-hustleculturing/de-industrializing my brain, I have been doing this practice. I just tell myself "all you have to do is open up the files and show up" and then usually I get more done than I thought I would. Sometimes I don't get anything done, but at least I sat there in the time I mapped out for the creative work.
If you're having a hard time finding the space for it, just pick even 20-30 minutes that you designate as "creative time" and show up to it every day. Eventually I think you'll see some results.