I subscribe to the "write drunk, edit sober" theory. Only I try to avoid the drinking. I write on the computer and edit on paper. The physical tools during editing give me distance I don't have when I'm absorbed into the screen writing. I always need weeks of time as I ruminate over every word – especially the verbs. The right one often appears in my mind when I'm doing something else.
I need a clean, organized desk, so my brain can be similarly organized. Cafe writing is fine because I am laser focused when in the groove. Also, I hate talking on the phone—texting or email allows me to reflect before I reply. :)
I subscribe to the "write drunk, edit sober" theory. Only I try to avoid the drinking. I write on the computer and edit on paper. The physical tools during editing give me distance I don't have when I'm absorbed into the screen writing. I always need weeks of time as I ruminate over every word – especially the verbs. The right one often appears in my mind when I'm doing something else.
This resonates. My writing is chronically last minute. I haven't found another way that gets words on the page.
I need a clean, organized desk, so my brain can be similarly organized. Cafe writing is fine because I am laser focused when in the groove. Also, I hate talking on the phone—texting or email allows me to reflect before I reply. :)
Yeah, looking over your thoughts gives me the impression you have done a lot of what you say you don’t do. What gives?