https://open.substack.com/pub/drnatesmithjones/p/here-i-am-content-and-happy-in-my?r=5zozpf&utm_medium=ios

https://open.substack.com/pub/drnatesmithjones/p/on-learning-for-the-hell-of-it?r=5zozpf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Hey, guys. The producer showed the latest version of my book-adapted-to-a-screenplay (‘The Fear of Silence’) to his friends. They gave some good feedback, so he and I spoke about it yesterday. And I’m happy about the changes that will make the screenplay even more irresistible when he shows it to the decision-makers. So I’ll work on the screenplay some more this weekend. Just plugging away. And this really is what writing is all about: you write version after version and consult with others and hit a dead end, like ‘where to go from here?’ And then you consult again and get renewed inspiration for where it’s going and how it’s improving and on and on. Thought I’d share! —-Nate

Maybe he will show you it some time :)

PROCRASTI-NATE Im procrastinathan cuz i check the news And Hill Street blues The herky-jerky fuse Of the day’s detonator— Old U2 lyrics And the preacher in The old gospel hour Taking money from the sick And the old. Spent all day knowing I’d need to get SOMETHING written. That’s the thing I swore to myself I’d do, yes? So do it. And tho I’ve had since 7pm And tho I’ve squandered it until now Almost 11. When I’m tired I’m still that kind of NATE today. Tho I’ve learned to jump in and get things done. I’m not perfect. I stare at the black screen Then open my eyes And stare at a black screen TURN ON THE LAPTOP COMPUTER I must work. I must write something tonight. I always feel better when I do.