In today's reading I found myself nodding in agreement to the objections far too often. The rule about waiting was especially eye opening because, being a binge writer, once I get that idea it's off to the races. Letting it cultivate, turning the ideas over before writing seems like a worthwhile strategy to further any idea I have, basically the adage "think before you speak." I did however realize that I often do actively motivate myself before starting by listening to music. Only once the perfect song comes on can I start.
While I'm not sold on the pauses in the middle of my writing, I did notice the one comment "once I'm going, to hell with my outline." I am in line with that opinion but can acknowledge the usefulness of the breaks to keep organized and on track.
Just my two cents, I have to go now before I'm late to work. Maybe I'll meditate on my lunch break.
The phrase " once i'm going, to hell with my outline" is exactly how I feel once I start and get on a roll! I throw everything else out of the window, and I jus take off where I'm at. I could have perfectly crafted an argument, and brainstormed, made list and underlined main points. Yet once I start writing if I veer off and something isn't on my outline then I just forget about the outline all together.
ReplyDeleteI also think listening to music can be helpful, but if I listen to too much music, I turn my apartment into a party for one and end up with a glass of wine- no notebook, and no pen. Maybe it has to do with genre of music, some music makes me want to take a bubble bath, other music makes me dance around off beat and pretend I can dance much better than I can.
I think one thing that might be helpful to both of us, when getting on our "binge writing" sprees is stopping for a moment, just to simply release tension and sit in a more comfortable position. It's hard to imagine comfort at a time of genius and words pouring from your mind though!! lol
-Queen.