Lorna Hartman's Lounge Discussions

I have to really, really focus on a specific target. For example, my goal might be to write a feature. If I focus on that, I feel overwhelmed, and I procrastinate. But if I focus on the logline, and only the logline, I'll probably write it. Or if I focus on characters and cast design and only on that, I'll be okay. If I focus on structure, and only on structure, I'll probably accomplish something. And so on... This isn't the most organic approach, and it's very mechanical at times, but it's the only approach that seems to work for me.

I can relate to your early goal Dan. At one point, it seemed finishing that first script was like reaching the acme of Mt. Everest. I never thought it would turn out to be anything good at all. But it is.

Funny thing though...once it was done, every keystroke I made after that on the next project had a whole new and enhanced value in my eyes. I knew I was writing something of value. That alone was a huge hurdle for my psyche.

Yes. Most definitely. I always set writing goals. Keeps me focused. Otherwise "when I get the time" takes over and months later I've accomplished nothing.

Like Jacob, I get overwhelmed by tackling an entire project. I break it down into quarterly, weekly, & daily chunks of work.

If I find myself avoiding a certain step, I break it down further until I've overcome my own resistance. Taking bites I can manage helps me succeed every day.

Taking a small step forward propels me further into the project and I usually keep on going after that first step. It's helpful to lay out my steps, in a general way, ahead of time so that when I finish one item I can continue to the next step without having to stop and figure out what it is.

Good luck everyone! I always tell myself there's a big market out there--for finished work.

I prefer to concentrate on accomplishments over goals. Yes, I set goals and have them in place for 2018. I just find accomplishments drive me this time of year. I did set new goals at Thanksgiving. Met all but one and the one I missed was out of my hands. Writing wise I had a great year. Wrote 3 features that have a future! Placed in an International screenplay contest. To each their own. Have a great 2018 Uncle Phil!

Wow, it looks awesome, Claire! Congratulations!

Awesome! Whoot Whoot!

I like good clean movies. I watched One Night With The King with my daughter a few nights ago. She loved it. Best princess story.

Yay! Congrats Claire. :)

Congratulations Claire!!! Wish more movies had this thematic echo. Kudos to YOU!!!

noice one. I'll watch it if it is not contrite. I like some faith based movies but like faith based music, if it is contrite, black and white and just gives the answers without allowing me to wrestle, reflect, think, search and grow and get into the "grey" - I probs wont enjoy it. That's my melancholy thinking tybe b style person I am . I am not right. i am not wrong. It's just me. There are some great faith based movies around though that I enjoyed.

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Thanks Beth. Sorry it took so long to come back around to this. It has been crazy busy, in a good way. Best wishes to you.

So, my 30 day project was interrupted when I got interest on a Log Line I wrote. Well that was 'Container' and now it's done so back to my 30 Day challenge Feature 'Perish', almost done!

Congratulations, Fracisco. Have a brilliant 2018 !

We on again November 2018??? :)

Great things are in the works! Appreciate the enthusiasm, Christopher and everyone! But let’s please let last year’s thread rest. New announcements are coming soon. ;)

It's October.

Ah there we go. Spam is gone. (It wasn't Aschwin, ha.)

Welcome & Good Luck Lorna!

Thanks, and you too, Allen, with whatever's new on your plate these days. Busy man!

Nice to meet you Lorna!

You too Michael!