I think we all have some creative instinct within but it can take years before we can recognise or utilise these hidden talents.

I was chatting to an old friend yesterday (Yes Paddy you) and told me of an arm problem which is hindering his guitar playing. Being an artist as he is one would think it would be the end of the world for him but he has refocused his skill into having a go at making a “no budget” film. Brilliant, I thought.

That brilliant turned into mild worry as the next thought he had was to suggest me as his script writer. “What the fuck do I know about writing or script layouts” I thought. It must be a joke but after further chatting and discussion I possibly thought I could give it a shot. It would certainly stretch my imagination and be one of my greatest challenges to date.

How hard can it be? Well for starters there is the tough choice of picking a scenario. Real life experience, fiction or a mix of the two? What has been done before? I wouldn’t want to add plagiarism to my life’s CV.

It also has to be simple, believable, accessible and cheap.

Mmmmmm me thinks.

For some of my old school chums and online friends this will appear as an easy ask but for the likes of me it is a huge void of unknown territory but one that I will attempt to enter with positivity and humour.

As the saying goes “nothing ventured, nothing gained” and it is quite apt for this next saga in my life’s experiences.

So off I trot to put mind to keyboard.

Bye……