I worked on a big article for Strategic Coach yesterday, one that sprawled around and included a lot of different ideas — just barely pulling them together in the end. As I outlined and researched it, it grew arms and legs, and it wasn’t really on-point for what they talk about.
That was exhausting. It did, however, make me realize that I have a pretty good batting average for them: just about everything works out. Except this piece; I wrote to my project manager/editor and suggested we kill it.
So, to make it up to them, I pitched a comic strip series based on a conversation I had with Dan, the Coach’s owner, recently. I think it’s good, makes a clear, relevant point, and is concise, so hopefully they’ll go with that, and I’ll get to draw, too — which I’ve been doing lots of lately. Something about that is really bringing back those old summer vacations.
Funny how different eras in your life can feel like they’re closer to the present. The 1970s are definitely echoing right now. It’s nice, and it reminds me to enjoy the summer.