A Good Update

 I've had three events shake me out of my funk this week. Wouldn't you know it, at the same time, I have a cold. I don't want to write right now but I will to keep the flow going. 

First, I went to a book event in Columbus and talked to almost all the indie writers. I was like a politician: shaking hands and taking names. I've got a mini bag filled with colorful business cards of people I could contact. I can finally get some help on my plot. I stood in the hot summer sun and endured flies and sweat but I talked until I couldn't talk no more. It was a great day and I learned a lot. I think waht really changed in me was my attitude towards indie writers. I live in black and white mindset, either you're Stephen King or you're nothing to me. Now, Stephen King had to start somewhere but his stuff is excpetional. At first I didn't think I could get anything from these writers but I reallized they were like me too, people who had a dream of getting published. So, I decided to throw my hat in too. Maybe I'll find someone to help me write.

Second, I got to meet Christopher, a banger of a writer who was introduced to me by my therapist. He gave me some advice and told me his story. He's a practiced salesman who sells more books in person than by his name. He's so nice, he even told off an investor while he was skyping with me. I'm a nobody and he was more concerned with me than making money. That's pretty cool. I've got a new project: to watch and collect data on the TV show Wednesday which has similarities to my story. He even suggested cutting down the cast in my book, an idea I didn't take to lightly at first, in order to focus the scope. It makes sense if I think about it. Harry Potter has his close circle of friends and the story then expands to gravitate towards the other characters. I don't know how much it will help but I'm going to try to watch that show and see what I can do. I always feel like crying because I don't have the answers yet but I'm guessing I'll find them on my way.

Finally, the anime City came out with a beautiful opening that stirred my heart. I've been a big fan of Keiichi Arawi's strange sense of comedy since Nichijou came out when I was in college. It reminds me that he's a struggling artist too who, despite his success still has to sell books at the comicons. The anime is so upbeat that it makes you want to dance. There's pure joy in the story and characters that makes my heart light.

I feel better than I have in a while and I wanted to get all this down before I forget. I'm going to watch Wednesday once my head is cleared of this cold. Until then, there's some games and books waiting for me.

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