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When and where do you do your best writing?
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Kath from after the dance 281 posts |
As usual, I can't vote because it is not that simple. The writing. The process is much in my head over a week or so, phrases, links, editing, being moved this way and that. The actual writing down (not what I'd actually call writing) is done when it gels to a point where it is time. This could be in a journal or at the computer, on a walk, or sitting in place. But the real "writing process" happens usually "on the move" in one way or another and also while waking or sleeping, and in between... |
Pags from Hyde in Cheshire 379 posts |
" Of course this was the point of my asking the question But for me there is something about the discipline of sitting down to write every day which keeps me writing and hopefully keeps me growing as a writer. I find that when I am able to make myself do that it provokes inspiration at other times. The best way I can describe the process is that its a bit like practicing an instrument every day. Scales and exercises are not very exciting (particularly for the neighbours!) but having worked at my art in that way consistantly my other playing improves. And I catch myself humming tunes on the bus on the way to work, or wake in thenight with ideas. As with music, so with writing. |
Anstey from Lowell, MA Associate, 5567 posts |
I agree it's not that simple, however, most people have general tendencies. For example, I tend to write in front of computer. It's not a die-hard thing, but it's the best answer. I also write on the train from time to time, and i can't write where there's any music playing, that messes me up something awful.
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| Pags from Hyde in Cheshire 379 posts |
" I For example, I tend to write in front of computer. It's not a die-hard thing, but it's the best answer. " I suspect that most pepole on this site would say the same thing. Those tending to write in other ways might be less likely to subscribe to a writing website at all. " i can't write where there's any music playing, that messes me up something awful. " Yes. I have to agree with you there. I simply cannot write or indeed do any work that requires concentration with music in the background. Particularly other people's choices of music, coming through the back of their headphones. Incredibly distracting. My answer such as it is is to play a natural sounds CD. Happily I recently discivered that it is possible to buy ones without a music track. My current favourite is "Woodland Bridleway" |
| Kath from after the dance 281 posts |
I always in the end type the poem into the computer. And sometimes I write the first draft there using fragments in my head already for a while, plus scribbled phrases in my notebooks. I can't type in my laptop in the pool or while I walk, and a lot of my poetry "happens" then. So I carry a small handmade journal...why do I say "handmade"? I've found that the more "beautiful" the paper and format... blank pages literally |
EmilyRose from The Top of the Heap 159 posts |
Sorry. I'm playing with the fonts. I'm child like. like child. Hmmmm, this week I do not like children. I digress. There needed to be a "When the mood strikes and there is a napkin, old envelope, to scribble on" answer.
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| Anstey from Lowell, MA Associate, 5567 posts |
Lately, I actually write in complete silence at my computer. Sound messes me up in a big way. Not that that's a huge change, but I haven't been writing on the train, and i can't write in the room with the TV. I used to be slightly more able to cope with distractions. I'm not so much lately. I blame society. |
Colleen 515 posts |
Well I usually write in a very quiet space in front of the computer.. or while hiking or walking the beach.. I'll just sit down and type it out on my phone and then email it to my computer... although.. I'm hoping that this isn't my best writing!! ha ha..I'm hoping I'll learn a thing or two or a hundred from you all!!! ha ha.. |
Rene' from somewhere in the orbit of my own sphere 540 posts |
For me, it strikes at the most odd of times. Usually while I am driving down the road on the way to school. I have to pull over and whip out my tablet to write it down before I forget it! Sometimes, the best feeling is early in the morning while everyone else is asleep and it is only me, a cup of coffee, and my computer...those are the best of times! ----- I am orbiting, I don't know where, but I am orbiting something! |
Leanne from Just west of the lounge room Associate, 2989 posts |
The where is negotiable... it's the when that bothers me. It seems it's either ten years ago or some time in the nebulous future. |
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I too would love to be able to say that if I sit in a particular place at a particular time of day then my writing will be good. The truth is very different. Left to my own devices inspiration is a fickle thing and I can churn out drivel ad nausium at some points, and the write something quite inspired in the middle of the most dry periods.
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