How I Write

I know that everyone writes a little bit differently. I decided to explain how I get in the mindset to write. I wrote about my writing habits a little over a year ago, and feel like they've changed a bit. Though some things have remained the same.


You're Wearing That?!?
The thing about what I wear when I write is that it has to be comfortable. I'm less likely to write well, if I'm dressed up in my work clothes or wearing painful shoes. It's a matter of trying to fine the most comfortable thing that's clean and making it work. One thing that is a constant, is the bracelet I got from Helen for my birthday last year. It reminds me that I have friends who are supporting me and wanting me to succeed.



Om Nom Nom
If I'm at Beans and Brews, it a chai. Really, anywhere I write I get a chai, but Beans and Brews is the best. As I'm trying to cut down my soda intake, I've also become addicted to Snapple drinks and I've been forcing myself to drink more water.

I can't write on an empty stomach. Even if I'm just munching on banana chips or something, I need something in my stomach.


Where Are You?
(I very nearly titled this part "Where You At?" but it made me flinch when I read it.)
I usually write better when I'm not at home. Though I have gotten better at remaining focused while I am at home, I prefer to write somewhere else. During NaNoWriMo, I realized how much I love writing at the library. Specifically the one downtown. First it was just convenient (I worked just around the corner), then I liked seeing all the different people that came in and out of the library. Lastly, this library is the perfect place to write because it's not eerily quiet, but no incredibly loud either.

If not the library, then Beans and Brews. I've talked a lot about Beans and Brews, I just really love writing there.


Hey Mr. DJ...
I've never ever been so grateful for a music program. Spotify has been my saving grace for writing. I can search for movie scores and add them all to a writing playlist and just play it while I write. Recently this playlist has consisted of:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Score
Warehouse 13 Season 2 Score
Under The Tuscan Sun Score
P.S. I Love You Score
The Avengers Score
and
Stardust Score

It's all just so pretty.



What are some of your writing habits?

Camp NaNoWriMo

Here's the thing.
I write pretty slowly. I was lucky to finish NaNoWriMo last year.

Then today, I got an e-mail from the NaNoWriMo team, about Camp NaNoWriMo. For June and/or August. The idea isn't completely repulsing me, it also doesn't make me think that it would be too much to handle. It's more curiosity.

As exhausted as I was after Novembers NaNo, I still find myself a bit curious as to whether or not I could do it in a month again. With a new job, new hours, and virtually no TV, could I make it again through another 50,000 word novel?

So as of right now, I'm going to do it. If I fail, then I fail. It wouldn't be the first time, won't be the last. If anyone is planning on doing it too, let me know. Find me on the Camp NaNoWriMo site.

Another Five Things I'm In Love With Right Now

Nerdist Podcast
This is something I've only recently become addicted to. Podcasts. I blame the podcast, CastleCast (a podcast for the ABC series Castle). While surfing the interwebs for something to occupy my earholes, I ran across the thriving nerd hub called Nerdist. Specifically the Nerdist podcast has my interest. Host Chris Hardwick his hilarious and always has quality guests. Then as an offshoot, you have the podcast Making It, With Riki Lindholm. Which continues to grab my interest as I listen to some of my favorite content creator's beginning stories.

The Hourglass Door
The Hourglass Door by Lisa Mangum was a surprisingly good book. When my younger cousin suggested I read it, it took me over a year to finally get around to it. I'm really glad I did finally read it. I was completely enthralled with the book. There is a bit of a cliche beginnng, but as the story progresses that cliche does melt away. If you have time to check out this great book, I highly suggest it. It was a great read. I can't wait until I  can read the next one.

Community
Have you guys seen this show? I tried watching it when it first started and couldn't get into it. Now, I feel like I can't miss an episode. Though I'd take How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory over it any day, It is one of those shows that never fails to make me laugh. One of the greatest parts of this show is that it has a pretty decently sized cast, and they all get really decent air time. No one really gets passed over.
Seriously, check it out.

Diet Snapple Noni Berry
I'm trying really hard not to drink a lot of soda. The problem is, I really don't care for water. So I'm trying to find really good juices that I like. This has been one of the yummiest drinks I've had in a long time.

Forget the Storm by Tyler Hilton
Remember how a few months ago, I posted about this amazing musician I have been obsessed with since my tween years? He finally has a new album. Not an EP, but a studio album. This is his first studio album in 8 years! And I would wait another 8 if the music continued to be this good. My favorite song on the album: Prince of Nothing Charming and Jenny