Cool weather is just around the corner, and that means cozying up with books, writing sprints, and hot coco.
Hollows comes out next week, can you hear me screaming in excitement? Well, I am, and a little trepidation. To help keep my mind off of the upcoming nerve-wracking-ness of Hollows's release I'm going to talk a little about my methods for getting in the writing mood and some events I'll be hosting throughout October and November of this year. As well as what's coming next.
Starting off with the mood and mindset:
Every writer is different. I honestly say this about everything in the writing world but finding what works for you will be a trial and error sitch. For me, music, a good drink, and being comfy go a long way. I do my best work in a cold room, under a heated blanket, with a cup of coffee (or coco or tea) a tray of sweets, and with a bit of chillout music. I can't work if I'm hungry, hot/cold, or if my space is a disaster. So making sure my desk is clean, and that I'm comfortable really do make a difference in my writing ability.
I also can't work if my husband or doggo are in the room. Odd thing I know, but being the only one in the room really helps me to stay focused.
So, I make an effort to assure I'm in the best mood and everything that I've learned that helps me work is met within reason. I might could get by without a tray of sweets, or with a cup from yesterday on the desk, or maybe I don't need the heated blanket today. But I know I can't work if the temperature is off, if there is someone else in the room, if there's a dishwasher worth of dishes on the desk, or if I'm hungry. So I eat before I work, take lunch breaks, clean up the office before I start, and make sure I'm working at times that others won't need the office.
Trying to get yourself in the mindset is one of the best ways to get good work. I know what works for me, and I know that if I don't make those efforts its like fighting a losing battle with myself to get that work done.
In closing, this year has been a year to look back at what I've done, and what I've failed to do. I don't want to dip my toes in too deep to a pool I don't know the depth on or how much I can tread. But in the coming months I hope to grow and learn to apply myself more realistically and reliably.
Until tomorrow!
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