The "Artistic" Process

PMcKeever · 28-02-2011 01:21AM #1

Just wondering what people do before/during writing to think about the piece they're working on.

I for one throw a tennis ball at a wall, helps the mind wander . . .

EileenG · 28-02-2011 10:47AM

I walk or cycle. Usually on my way to the place where I plan to write. I find the movement helps me firm up my plot and dialogue etc.

PMcKeever · 28-02-2011 06:01PM

Yeah, I find walking helps too, particularly when I'm between drafts, sort of opens the whole piece out.

Killer_banana · 07-03-2011 11:03AM

If I'm stuck on a particular part of writing and need to plot further but I amn't getting very far I'll do it while watching tv. When I'm not completely focusing on it and getting stressed out by the lack of progression I manage to at least get something down. Discovered this doing NaNoWrimo after staring hopelessly at the computer for about an hour.

pickarooney · 07-03-2011 11:58AM

I used to have a few things that would work, mostly involving situations where I physically can't get to a computer. They've all failed now though.

bigsmokewriting · 07-03-2011 02:32PM

I think that's accurate, the minute you can't get to a computer to write is when you get the best inspiration!

PMcKeever · 08-10-2011 10:18AM

Possibly after a few jars down the local?

Danpad · 08-10-2011 12:49PM

Walking the dogs does it for me, lets me do lots of people watching, catching snippets of conversation etc.

PMcKeever · 08-10-2011 12:57PM

I am an absolute fiend for earwigging, especially on the bus. The things people talk about :pac:

bambera · 12-10-2011 12:04PM

I drink a cup of coffee before going to bed. Trying to get to sleep when I just can't makes my mind run a thousand miles a minute and wake up the next morning to find lots of different notes and ideas written on my phone

ThePinkCage · 12-10-2011 04:43PM

Stimulate my senses by listening to music or holding my lucky jade stone from New Zealand.

Also find I do a lot of writing in my head without realising it.

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