My father was a skilled carpenter, able to take a piece of wood and mold it into a hand, or an ornate bed end, or other delights that made me proud and envious at once.
I wanted to be like Dad, so I’d pick up the chisels and take them to a practice piece of wood. When my results didn’t equal his, I’d get frustrated and give up.
Launching into things without taking the time to learn my tools is something I still do today. When I got Dramatica Pro
If you have Dramatica Pro, or plan to get it, one thing I want to point out: in the StoryGuide button, when you click it you’re given the option of Level 1, 2, or 3. I mistook this to mean that when you’ve completed Level 1 it will carry you into Level 2, etc. That’s not how it works. Level 1 asks fewer questions, so it’s quicker to complete. Level 3 asks the most. Just depends on how much detail you need for what you’re working on.
My Dad paid a price of years of learning his tools to create beautiful things. I think I’m finally learning.
