Cambridge Cluster

A lock-in is the term used to lock the doors of a pub and have a party to remember.

This lock-in was a little different.  The graphic novel, based on the idea of the business plan resource Equity Fingerprint, has been some some two years in the making.  For lots of reasons it has been delayed and delayed.  The main reason was biting off a lot more than we could chew.  So Cong organised a lock-in of Cambridge illustrator Dill  to help him finish the last few pages.  I was there as the client to make decisions.

It has been a rare honour to be part of a creative process (in my case a very small part of the creative process) and watch a master at work.  Dill has worked his fingers to the bone and ensured the fans on his MacBook were busy trying to keep the processors cool.  We thought it would take one day, then two and then we needed the third day to nail it.  Drained we went off to Browns to celebrate with the cocktails.

Thanks to Sue for her writing; Cong for her writing, editing and cooking; me for washing up and Dill for allowing us to be part of the most amazing experience. And not forgetting our amiable landlord for allowing the lock-in nor Rodney’s calm, confident assurance and direction.

Lock-ins are draining and, like the England World Cup rugby team, you need to let off steam afterwards.

Now onto the final edits and printing.

Drained by a lock-in is how I feel today.  Need lots of fresh air.

But Dill will be creating today, tomorrow and everyday.  One more person to cherish in the Cambridge Cluster.  How lucky we are!!