Thank you for the reminder and pep talk:) when I was thirty years ago I travelled all the way to NZ from London with the first draft of my first screenplay in the hope to find a producer who would be interested in it. I had a 3 month visa. And I did find a producer. Sadly, in the process of rewriting the project fell apart, but I do miss that fearless, slightly disillusioned, passionate girl. She is still in me of course as I keep writing, but I think I am a lot more afraid than I was at 30. Things change when you have bigger stakes, like children…
Thanks for sharing that story, Imola. Things do change when the stakes get bigger. But what would it mean to you and your family if you found that bravery again and took another (controlled) leap?
Oh, i am Kern! after 5 failed tries I have gotten 2 writing grants to write a book and I am working on it every day. The most beautiful thing about it…? My fifteen year old daughter in tears when I received the first grant. She was so proud of me! So yes, I am fully aware of what this means to me, my daughters and what an example I’m setting for them…
Why did that make me tear up. It's so special when our kids see what we go through and understand the significance. Makes me sooooo happy to hear what you're working on, Imola. Congrats to you!!! Can't wait to read what you come up with.
Thank you for the reminder and pep talk:) when I was thirty years ago I travelled all the way to NZ from London with the first draft of my first screenplay in the hope to find a producer who would be interested in it. I had a 3 month visa. And I did find a producer. Sadly, in the process of rewriting the project fell apart, but I do miss that fearless, slightly disillusioned, passionate girl. She is still in me of course as I keep writing, but I think I am a lot more afraid than I was at 30. Things change when you have bigger stakes, like children…
Thanks for sharing that story, Imola. Things do change when the stakes get bigger. But what would it mean to you and your family if you found that bravery again and took another (controlled) leap?
Oh, i am Kern! after 5 failed tries I have gotten 2 writing grants to write a book and I am working on it every day. The most beautiful thing about it…? My fifteen year old daughter in tears when I received the first grant. She was so proud of me! So yes, I am fully aware of what this means to me, my daughters and what an example I’m setting for them…
Why did that make me tear up. It's so special when our kids see what we go through and understand the significance. Makes me sooooo happy to hear what you're working on, Imola. Congrats to you!!! Can't wait to read what you come up with.
Thank you Kern! And yes, both my teenage daughters see and admire the hard work (with the joy!) I put in my writing. I’m very fortunate.