Shambles

So, by the end of my writing day I had plumped up the first three of seven distinctions I meant to discuss. I fancied the paper was quick but conversational and accessible and going well. Eric had me read the draft and it took more than twice the time I'm allotted to get halfway through my intended material. Hand meet forehead. Obviously I've been completely spoiled by these three-hour lecture stretches I've become used to stretching out in argumentatively. What the hell can one usefully and compellingly say in fifteen to twenty minutes for crying out loud! Ugh, edit, edit, edit, read it.