My writing routine in a nutshell

[amidala_thrace]

As seen on the wrimobuddies community, and as such probably meant to be more applicable to National Novel Writing Month, but to be brutally honest it's a pretty good description of my writing process as well

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[lilacmermaid]

The whole writing/typing nonsense has never worked for me. And I am pretty much incapable of turning off my internet.

I almost always do my best work if I do the first draft by hand. I am basically incapable of turning off my internet, so if I'm on the computer, I find reasons to go off and start researching the mechanics of tiny little details that really don't matter right this second.

[amidala_thrace]

I'm the exact opposite, actually - I find the internet extremely distracting as well, but I also can't focus writing stuff by hand. Also, since much of my writing is quite long (multiple dozens of chapters etc.), there comes a point when doing it by hand becomes impractical. I've occasionally taken the step described above of turning off my router, but I then invariably have to go into another room away from the router, or I'll be too tempted to turn it back on.

[gizzi1213]

PRICELESS!!

[amidala_thrace]

AGREED! :D

[kag523]

This makes me grin. A-w-e-s-o-m-e!!!!

[amidala_thrace]

Hehe, I know right? I LOVE it. :D

[qtshorty1625]

Where's the "love this" button when you need it? I have to say though too, this is oddly inspiring. Man, it also makes me wish I had the time for this kind of dedication.

[amidala_thrace]

Though I'm no fan of Facebook, I've often wished there was a "like" button on LJ. ;) This would definitely be a candidate for such a button!

And yes, inspiring for sure. :) Since 2007 I haven't really been in a position where doing NaNo would work for me (I've either been in school, too busy with work or too busy with other projects), but I hope to tackle it someday.

[qtshorty1625]

Hehe, for sure!

Me too. I see it every year and yearn to be able to participate.

[noobianrose]

LMAO! Tru!Fax. *nods*