When it comes to the writing environment, I am fussy. Almost as much as I am with the writing. In order to write, I need:
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| Lucy's very professional setup |
1) To be in my "office"--which since I hate nothing more than being cramped at a desk, looks like this, left--and I need silence. I might break for a bit of inspirational music (and dancing. Ahem) but in order to hear myself think, it needs to be quiet. Road noise/seagulls/weather racket is okay. Told you I was picky.
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| Can you smell it? Ooh la la. |
2) I need a candle burning. Scented. Jo Malone is okay, but frankly, Yankee is best. Doesn't matter what time of day it is; doesn't matter if it's hot or cold. I currently have a black cherry one on the go (thank you, sister dear) and it's gorgeous.
Apparently, these rules only apply for fiction. I can write emails, blog posts and whatever else with Korean bubblegum pop blaring at a thousand decibels (not that I'd ever listen to that crap. Oh no). We're strange creatures, writers, aren't we...?
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I need complete silence when writing too. I can only get 1st draft writing done when the kids are at school and I have the flat completely to myself. I can edit with some minor distractions, but if it were possible I'd 1st draft in a deprivation chamber.
I have to do my cleaning up ritual first. It's like I need to have OCD before I can even put pen to paper. And I love to write longhand.
oh, i dunno, i do my best editingg with the k-pop blaring...
Yes, we are strange creatures, but that's okay. We all need our "special place" when it comes to writing. Mine is in the corner of my couch. It's a big couch and very comfy. I'd light a candle if I could remember it was burning every time I left the house. I've left them burning overnight, so maybe it's not the best idea for me.
♥ Mary Mary
I have to write with music. Silence makes it seem more like work. OK, it is, but I need to ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! while I write.
You've been busy!! Awesome news about the upcoming publishings! So excited for you. Miss you over at Lit. :) I hope all is well.
~Luna