Today, as I was copying part of a project to take to a meeting, I was nearly overwhelmed by the urge to be producing something on paper. Not just to be writing it, but to have it in a form where I can hold it in my hands. There' s something so amazing and tangible about having your story on paper instead of in your head or even on the computer. It's like the physical weight of the paper gives weight to your goal, your dreams. It says you're making progress.
I haven't printed anything out for awhile. The draft of Zara II is still on my computer, not printed out yet. I was waiting for us to get a new printer, which we did, and I still haven't done it yet. Not smart. Though I back up everything, there's still a chance where a paper copy could be my only saving grace. I should do that this weekend.
I think this sudden paper fetish is also a response to the fact that I haven't been sending any work out to agents/publishers. Nothing is finished yet. So, I haven't been handling the stories in hard copy form like I was last year at this time and the year before that. Weird, the things you miss. : )
Also, total side note, but I think I posted something awhile back about fictional places you'd like to visit/live. I might have had the fictional Newport Beach on there (The O.C.), but now it's official. I'd like to go live in Kirsten and Sandy Cohen's house. : ) Last night was one of the first non-sucky episodes of the season. Can you tell? *grin* By the way, that new Fox show, Point Pleasant looks wickedly (ha!) interesting. I think it's being produced by one of the Buffy writers, Marti Noxon. So, heads up, all you Buffy-addicts, it might be worth checking out!
Have a great weekend everybody.
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