Oh, hi friends!
So in my writing workshop we have to bring in a “pitch” — a one-page document explaining our show.
What’s it about? Who are the characters? What do they want? Why is this story being told? How will it be told?
And a few more practical details.
Initially I resisted this idea. How can you describe something that doesn’t exist yet?
But now I think it’s comforting — it’s an assignment. You fill in the blanks and your show instantly has more structure.
I’m using the same exercise with some other, non-musical work. Maybe you could use it too.
How would you describe this article/story/deck/book in a page? (Or start with a paragraph.)
What’s it about? Who are the characters? What do they want? Why is this story being told? How will it be told?
Sometimes going simple gets you where you need to go.
This makes me think about: Observation. Care. Patience. The long game!
A note from the photographer:
Our atmosphere gives different colors to our satellite (scattering) based on the height with respect to the horizon, based on the presence of veils or suspended dust. The appearance of the Moon also changes: low on the horizon the refraction compresses the lunar disk at the poles which appears as an ellipse. I have chosen to present my full moons through a spiral arrangement that ends with a lunar eclipse.
Loving Your Work Like Sally Schmitt
Adored this short documentary of Sally Schmitt, the original founder of the French Laundry, now considered by many to be the best restaurant in the world. From learning the science of cooking at UC Davis (back when women chefs didn’t exist) to her philosophy of creating a meal (“start simple, then complex, then simple again”) and raising five children with lines out the door to selling the restaurant to superstar chef Thomas Keller…what a life. Thanks to Matt Nulty for know how much I love learning about Process and sending my way.
PS — For more inspiration on what to do today, catch up on my podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!