It’s funny how many varieties of ways people get into the mood to write. How often something that works for one person will not work for the next. And how many variations are out there that people use. When writing, some like to use pen and paper then move it over to the computer. I’m that person. I have notepads all over, pens all over, and I write. Sloppy, messy, part cursive and part print writing. Then I’ll move it over to the laptop when I’m done or after I’ve done a large amount. I feel like it flows better for me that way. The perfect pen, the in between of ballpoint and rollerball. Nothing that will smear as I write, since I am left-handed, and most likely the side of my hand will rub against everything I write. Something I have learned throughout the years. I prefer a thicker inked pen with a rubber grip. Something I scour the aisles of stores for, sometimes on purpose and other times just for the fun of having that perfect pen. I’ve heard of others jumping straight onto the computer, and I get that too. It would be easier in a sense so that I wouldn’t have to copy everything over, but I also find that when I copy it over it helps me catch things. But again, everyone is different and it’s fascinating. As far as the sounds around me… I’m sitting now, listening to the Deep Focus playlist on Spotify with softer instrumental music filling the living room where I type. I can’t hear voices of any kind as I write, it interferes with my own voices 😊 and so everything for me has to be exactly like this. Not silent but I can’t hear people talking. I prefer the softer sounds over anything to crazy, unless I’m writing a crazier scene and then it helps me get in the mood. However, I’ve talked to others that can have the TV on, or be in a noisy room, even listen to regular music and write with no problem. Or others must be in complete silence. Again, the multiple ways that people find their inspiration is great and interesting all. I love hearing about different ways that writers use to write. Some like to be outside vs inside or vice versa. At night versus the day; it just all differs from person to person. I know inspiration hits me at the weirdest times. I just recently found the beginning to my 3rd book as I was cleaning. It just popped into my head and I had to sit down and write. (not that I minded taking a break from cleaning) Most of the time ideas show themselves when I’m not wanting to have the inspiration…in the shower, at bedtime, in the car. And I have to either take voice notes, depending on what I’m doing at the moment, but I know if I don’t take it down right then – when I go to write it later the voice will sound different and not be as good. So, it is a rush for me to make sure I capture it all. Either way, it’s just fun to learn everyone’s habits, to see which work best for you. Maybe talking to each other and learning a new way may help you with your own habits and patterns. I’d like to hear your way of writing, be sure to leave a comment!
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