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A Short, Deep Breath Before Moving On

Funny how I mention breathing every time I talk about this. Anyway...

Just moments ago, I finished and sent off to my boss and vision-begetter the last two sessions of Season 4 of Growing Out. In one way, that means I'm only two-thirds done (or 52 lessons out of 78, or 100,000+ words, for those keeping score at home). And I've got roughly 7 months to bang those last two puppies out, so it's not as if I can cool my heels.

At the same time, these first four seasons are the core. Even if people don't go on to the more leadership/vision-oriented Seasons 5 & 6 (which were finally approved last week -- and thus, which again, I now need to get writing...), they now have a curriculum that covers the basics in full -- something that really can get them (roll that subtitle again, Johnny) From Disciples to Disciplers.

In short: Even if I die tomorrow, the most critical part of this thing is now written. (And again, I'm pretty sure I have 40 years and a handful of days left, so don't no-one panic.)

Anyway, I'm feeling kinda drained yet relieved at the moment. There's a bit of talk at this end about pushing back the release dates (for positive reasons), but we'll deal with that as it comes. I would like to see that first royalty check in November (baby needs a new Mac, so he can ditch that pathetic Vista he was stuck with 2 years ago!), but grace has led this project safe thus far, and grace will lead it home. I've seen it too many times to believe otherwise now.

So, on we go. Thanks to anyone who's prayed or even well-wished about this thing. It gets realler by the day.

Posted by: burninglight at 18:43 | link | comments (3)

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#1  08 May 2009 - 21:17

 

Carl,

Way to go. 100,000 words, why that's almost as long as your Divine Comedy piece!

Seriously, the long, drawn out projects are always the most draining, so reach over yer shoulder and pat yourself on the back on getting this far-

Rick

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#2  08 May 2009 - 22:02

 

"Way to go. 100,000 words, why that's almost as long as your Divine Comedy piece!"

Ha ha.

"Seriously, the long, drawn out projects are always the most draining, so reach over yer shoulder and pat yourself on the back on getting this far-"

No time for that. :)

Thanks, Rick.

burninglight

#3  08 May 2009 - 22:05

 

Besides, the DC piece was only 19,000 words. So there. :P

burninglight

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