BUSY, BUSY DAY(S)

November 19, 2010

I am taking a break from a very busy, productive day, while listening to a three-year-old interview from a show I was on a few years ago. I found it on the Internet when searching for a clip on of me on The Rachael Ray Show. As I listen to it, I consider how much has changed since the interview. I have learned so much throughout this ongoing, rewarding journey.

Today's work will bring very delayed rewards. Everything that I am working on today and in the days to come will take time to develop. None of my efforts will bring overnight success. Book proposals. Article pitches. Promotion of a film premier. I am not complaining, because it's a good gig I have and it's a wonderful life I am living.

On my mind today, in addition to the things I am working on for my clients, is my determination to write a column. The Seattle Times said yes last year, then had to cut their online budget and there was no room in their print newspaper, so my column was cut as well. The Sacramento Bee said yes, then the newspaper was cut by six pages and my column was part of those six pages being cut.

How does a writer get a column these days? I must find out.

I better get back to work and finish out the day trying to help make the work of others a success, while carving out time to make my own dreams come true.