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I thought since this new board is designed to bring us all together as simply, writers, it might be interesting to discuss some of our writer characteristics, routines, habits and methods to see how alike or unalike we all are.
I'll go first:
One thing about me is I keep my works-in-progress to myself. I've been working on my series for... ah well, you know... and people are shocked when they find out my mother - the most important person in my life - knows little to NOTHING about it (and she and I live under the same roof). Is it paranoia? Fear of rejection? Perfectionism? I don't know; it's just how I am. Anyone else this way?
Another thing is, I tend to write better at night or when I'm really tired, which, unfortunately, yields many unproductive days unless I catch my second wind (usually the time when I have my best ideas). That's probably the reason why I keep a notebook and pen by my bed - so I can write down all those late night ideas.
And speaking of ideas, I always get them in the STRANGEST places - places you wouldn't normally think to bring a notebook and pen to: the shower, waiting rooms, the car, the bathroom...
Finally, I'm very picky about what kind of pen I use and what kind of paper/notebook I use it on. Writing just isn't quite the same to me without a black, uni-ball VISION, fine-tipped pen and a clean, white legal pad. Anyone else have a favorite brand of pen or certain type of paper/notebook you HAVE to use?
Ok, your turn.
I'll go first:
One thing about me is I keep my works-in-progress to myself. I've been working on my series for... ah well, you know... and people are shocked when they find out my mother - the most important person in my life - knows little to NOTHING about it (and she and I live under the same roof). Is it paranoia? Fear of rejection? Perfectionism? I don't know; it's just how I am. Anyone else this way?
Another thing is, I tend to write better at night or when I'm really tired, which, unfortunately, yields many unproductive days unless I catch my second wind (usually the time when I have my best ideas). That's probably the reason why I keep a notebook and pen by my bed - so I can write down all those late night ideas.
And speaking of ideas, I always get them in the STRANGEST places - places you wouldn't normally think to bring a notebook and pen to: the shower, waiting rooms, the car, the bathroom...
Finally, I'm very picky about what kind of pen I use and what kind of paper/notebook I use it on. Writing just isn't quite the same to me without a black, uni-ball VISION, fine-tipped pen and a clean, white legal pad. Anyone else have a favorite brand of pen or certain type of paper/notebook you HAVE to use?
Ok, your turn.