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?
Awesome post! It's great that you have writing habits like that, I can imagine it makes getting into the mindset a lot easier. I'm still trying to develop mine (they're a bit all over the place!). I want to find a nice cafe that I can write in during Camp NaNo this year.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started writing in cafes and coffee shops, I was sure that I was going to be more distracted than I was at home. It's surprising how well I was able to stay focused.
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