In an attempt to keep the outline momentum going, I’ve been making a sincere effort to squeeze in some writing on a daily basis. Sometimes it may only be 30 minutes or an hour, but I can’t keep making excuses as to why I’m not writing when I’ve got the opportunity to do so.
Lighting a fire under my ass is the only way. This thing ain’t gonna write itself.
And this is especially true now because I’m a few scenes into Act Three, and it’s quickly becoming all uphill from here.
I’ve got a semi-workable previous draft to work from, but some of the story details have been changed. My next task is basically figure out what happens next using the practical approach: plot out each storyline, then weave them all together into an intricate, compelling and satisfying finale that ties up a lot of loose ends.
Daunting, but not impossible.
Also doesn’t hurt that I’m working a double shift on Thursday, which means lots of time to make some good headway. Dare I even consider reaching The End? We’ll see…
-Movie of the Moment. WRECK-IT RALPH (2012) – the latest from Disney*. If you were part of the 80s arcade experience and stayed involved with video games into the present, then you’ll probably enjoy this.
I liked it, but more for how the story was told, rather than what it was actually about. It was impressive how there were a lot of setups throughout Acts One and Two that all paid off during the climax of Act Three. (I’ll be keeping this in mind for my outline).
Maybe the one thing that really stuck with me was that during the second half of Act Two, the focus seems to move away from title character Ralph and more towards supporting character Vanellope. I’m trying to figure out how it could have stayed more on Ralph.
As always, the voice talent is perfectly matched with their characters – especially John C. Reilly as Ralph, Jack McBrayer as Felix and Jane Lynch as Calhoun. It was also surprising to see Sarah Silverman have a much bigger role than expected.
I’d categorize this as another movie I enjoyed in the theatre, but don’t feel like I need to own it. Same thing applies to BRAVE from earlier this year. Still, Disney always does high-quality work and it’s a feast for the eyes on the big screen.
*I originally thought this was a Pixar production, but it’s not. Proper edits have been implemented.
Maximum Z 
Actually, Wreck-it-Ralph was made by Disney’s own animation studio, not Pixar, which as far as I know continues to run independently (its next film is Monsters Inc. 2). Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I’ve been talking to the kids about taking them to see it. Maybe this weekend.
My gosh, you’re right. There’s even an 8-bit rendering of Mickey in STEAMBOAT WILLY at the start. I think I just forgot that Disney Animation still exists and that any animated film from them is automatically Pixar.
Yes. Take the kids. I suspect you may enjoy certain parts more than them, and vice versa.