How do you get in the mood?
No perverts and pervettes; I meant in the mood to write. (Please note: Any ladies wishing to discuss mood setting in non writing topics, please write via my Contact Me). Enough already.
Odd puppy that he is, Lonely Author has changed in his ability to write. Used to be I needed total silence. Now, I can write in the epicenter of a storm. (Still need to edit in total silence). For certain chapters (or scenes for my screenplays) I seek mood setting places.
For romantic scenes, I dim the lights and listen to soft jazz (Kenny G.) or love songs (Waiting For A Girl Like You, Lady In Red, My Heart Will Go On, and many others). When I want to write about an alluring woman, I begin with Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight.”
For dark moments I seek solitude. I once wrote a dark chapter locked in a closet. I exited sweaty, tearing, and exhausted. But the chapter had the mood I wanted to convey.
Dark Paradise, my novel waiting to be transferred from hand written notebooks to computer, written by candle light. While on a month vacation in the Dominican Republic (an island that suffers from power outages), I received the inspiration for a novel based on a serial killer who strikes when the lights go out and an American cop hired to stop him. The cop obviously, has one phobia – he is too proud to admit he is afraid of the dark.
I penned half of the book by candle light, setting the mood within myself.
How do you get in the mood to write?
I sit at the computer, close my eyes and just type the movie I see playing in my head. I am sure it looks ridiculous, but it is productive for me. 🙂
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Nice. So, unlike me, you are normal. Hey, whatever works, right? Thanks for stopping by. Your visits always make me smile.
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That’s a first. I’m NEVER called normal, but hey, thanks. 🙂
Bringing a smile to your face brightens my day too. 🙂
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LOL What do they usually call you? AbbyNormal?
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Oh, I have been called LOTS of things. Way too many to list. That list just never included Normal. 🙂
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Double LOL. Lonely Author has had many monikers, most I can’t publish here. Please keep writing. enjoy reading your posts.
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Thank you. I told you how I write, now I just need to find the time to do it. If life would just stop for a couple of days, I could get a lot of writing accomplished. 🙂
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Time the one resource we never have enough of. You know how I do it? I sleep less and think more about writing while do other things. Showering and creating my next blog post for example.
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Oh, my head is full of posts and thoughts. In fact, I can’t STOP thinking about it. What I need is the time to get it the Hell out of my head! Maybe tomorrow. 🙂
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We are writers wanting our voice to be HEARD. All of us suffer from that cursed affliction. I tried Benadryl, but it didn’t help. So, I keep writing. You must do the same.
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I don’t consider myself a writer. I just put my crazy thoughts down to calm my head. Writers have something to offer, I just ramble. But, I like to ramble. 🙂
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You ramble well. I enjoy reading your ramblings.
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Thank you. You should hear my mumbling. It’s AMAZING too. 🙂
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LOL On occasions I talk to myself, so this should be somewhat interesting.
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Oh, I can guarantee you interesting. Maybe not sane or normal, but DEFINITELY interesting. 😜
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Hahaha. You are so funny. It would be interesting.
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I will accept funny. Making people smile is one of the greatest joys in life. It’s right up there next to making people cry out in pure ecstasy. Either way, they leave with a smile. 😀
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How true. I enjoy our conversations.
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Good. Me too. 😃
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I’m like you use to be. I need a quiet, tranquil setting
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Okay, I will speak softly. That was the only way I could write i n the past. Tell everyone to be quiet, I want you to continue writing. <—me whispering
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Ha-ha. Will do. 😉 xo
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Thanks for stopping by.
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My pleasure
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Interesting ! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by.
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I just write about all the things that happen in my life and that is a lot. So there is always something to write. I am a very creative dog. Love Odie
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This chimp is an admirer of your work. Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you for being my fan. It is nice to read your blogs. I do enjoy them very much. Even if I do not have much to comment to them. Love Odie the dog.
P.S. It is wonderful to know a chimp in Person now.
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Thanks. Dog and Chimp supporting one another. Great mix.
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My mood comes from inspiration from another, perhaps a muse and much much from my sensual imagination. ~and when I’m not exhausted of course~
So do you have a novel out?
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I will answer you in reverse. Not PUBLISHED yet. Currently working on finding a literary agent to represent my work. And I am starting my fourth novel Devil Girl Diaries. Also trying to sell my screenplays to Hollywood. I applaud your muse. Your imagination is my playground. Ooooh, yes it is. Thanks for stopping by. You are always welcome.
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I would love to read your work. Especially the fourth novel when it is written. Your words fascinate me.
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Leslie, when the day arrives, I will autograph and mail it to you. We will stay in touch.
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I would love that. Smiles
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My first rule in life. (And you can confirm this with my daughter, spouse, and ex’s) I never make a promise I do not intend on keeping. Love, loyalty, and friendship are based on trust. When I tell you I am going to do something, I am going to do it. Chivalry is not dead (however it is on life support). I will keep this vow to please my private muse.
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I like you. And I am honored. Smiling.
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I am smiling, too.
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I listen to classic music while I write, in front of an open window… When I write without these things I really struggle to get into it. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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So, you really need the mood setting. A twenty something social recluse sitting by an open window, interesting. Thanks for stopping by.
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I live next to a farm, so the noises are pretty peaceful… in a way 🙂
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Ah, so serene. It inspires writing. Not like me in NYC. If I sat next to an open window, cabbies cursing, construction blasting, horns honking, loud music. Need to move to a farm.
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Yeah I imagine that is very distracting! But you have your music 🙂
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Headphones the greatest invention since slice bread. Is slice bread really that great an invention? Keep writing.
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Since it is a hobby (not a profession) of mine, I follow a pretty similar pattern each day. I wake up and have breakfast. While eating I begin to read all different types of articles from peer reviewed research to exercise and health magazines, to advocacy sites to wordpress postings. I find ideas from various sources and experiences and try to envision how these affect the rest of the world. I begin to formulate a game plan and then take about 4-5 hours to get it “right.” Quite often the original idea looks nothing like the finished piece. It is BOTH challenging and a lot of fun.
BTW- as a happily married man (I know, I know…. I have a tendency to write in the style of “oxymoron”…… anyway, I feel proficient in the mood settings in non written topics and will unlikely be emailing you via your Contact Me tab for assistance. I didn’t want you to spend all day in front of your computer waiting for my email to arrive. Your offer, however, was very generous. 😀
Stay healthy and happy my friend!
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You comments are always amazing. Right on point and entertaining. And the inclusion of the oxymoron (of which I am guilty) nice touch. You go through a long process for a post. Be well my friend. Thanks for stopping by.
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Normally by looking at unfamiliar foods, or spices.. Then I think about the techniques that I’ve learnt so far-God bless cookery shows!
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Yeah, you have plenty of inspiration. Maybe one day you will have your own show. Hey, we were talking about the fried chicken weren’t we? I finally had some the other day. I was in heaven. Thanks for stopping by.
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I try to have fresh ideas.. Did you try my recipe or bought some?
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Purchased. Wife never had fried chicken. Now, she wants to try to make it. So, there we will use your recipe. Thanks
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Yay! Let me know how it goes! Which restaurant did you go to and was it a good place!
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Charles Country Pan Fried Chicken. A few magazines have said his is the best. And it is excellent. I ordered and took it home. The place is really good for mac and cheese too. Next is your recipe. I promise.
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😀 Try either the Mac and cheese or the broccoli and cauliflower cheese with the bird. Smoked fish rice is good too!
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Sounds interesting. Smoked fish rice. Wow. Thanks
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Smoky fish rice has dried shrimps, and smoked mackerel.. For roast chicken try Pepita Seasoning #1, which almost tastes similar to Pesto…. But is my unique recipe!
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Very good. I am learning with you.
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Aww.. You and anyone else are welcome! Part of the reason I have this blog is for those who wish to learn how to cook,like interesting recipes and like to eat fusion food!
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I am still trying to learn to boil and egg. Thanks. Your blog is very helpful.
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Don’t mention it!! The trick to boiling a soft egg is cold water. Always boil with cold water,enough to cover the eggs allow to boil-you do know what boiling water looks like,right?
When the eggs look slightly cracked and have boiled for around 7 minutes,throw off hot water and soak in cold water for a few minutes. Crack shell and eat! Should be medium soft.
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Hahaha I was joking about the egg. But thanks anyway.
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You joker! What limitations do you have then?
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Cooking. I can boil an egg, but I can’t cook. Sometimes bland sometimes salty. Never the right touch of seasoning.
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Salt,black pepper, and thyme.. Or other herbs.. Can’t go too wrong with that.. Not complicated. Try a new herb,spice every now and then. Salt,smoked paprika and chilli is good with eggs!
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My wife has been doing just that. Trying new spices and things. Her cooking has improved immensely. I will tell her about the smoked paprika. Thank you. I can see you really love cooking.
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Yeah. I’ve been cooking from childhood and cookery shows help. The best way to see if you like spiced foods is through ethnic food. Use mild jalapeños for Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, for example, so that you can taste the other spices.. Sometimes too hot,means blunt taste buds.. So you’re wife doesn’t cook much either?? Definitely watch more cookery shows, the pair of you!
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Yeah, I have to be careful with the hot stuff. I definitely will watch more with her. Thanks
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You’re welcome!
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Your settings sound like something I need to try. I usually write when I can’t sleep. I have insomnia often and I write by a dim lamp by my bed. This post is great and I love reading the comments. : )
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I can’t believe it. You are serious? Your beautiful writing is created during moments of insomnia. I am amazed. Imagine what you could create in other circumstances. The only thing I create in moments of insomnia is Samsonite luggage under my eyes. Thanks for reading my insanity. And thanks for stopping by. You are always welcome here. I will drop by to adore more of your work.
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Awe… You’re are one of my favorite writers. You truly are : ) I think my mind has so many stressful things going on during the day and the only time creativity comes is during the night. You have made me feel so special today. I’ve also got some amazing Samsonite luggage laying around here. 💕😉
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Double LOL. Reading your work I get the impression it comes easy for you. Very impressed. I will return to read more. Love talking writing with you.
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I can’t write with music on…I tend to think I am the next Canadian Idol and my singing gets in the way of my typing. I like the idea of composing in the dark. My work in progress is a dark novel so that makes complete sense. Thanks for the idea!
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The next Canadian idol, huh? I once sang in the shower and the water was shut off. Lonely Author can take a hint. Imagine writing an entire novel locked in a basement or closet. Imagine all the typos. Thanks for stopping by.
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Mmmmm….to each his/her own – even perverts and pervettes! 😉
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LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL You get the idea. Thanks for stopping by.
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I read the blogs (and comments) of others. Often while listening to some of my music. There is often an inspiration hidden within a sentence or phrase – sometimes just a couple of words can spark “the mood”. Sometimes I don’t get in the mood though … sometimes the mood overtakes me. Those are typically my darker pieces.
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Blog post and comment also inspire me. Well, we have that in common. I will visit your page to read some more.
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I don’t really have a problem to write nor do I set up moods to write. I have a lot of imagination to write and can jump from one character to the other in a heart beat. I find myself pensive however and these two occurrences put me in the mood to write when I am in their elements. It is being at the beach hearing the waves crash ashore puts me into a very peaceful space. Fire crackling has me hypnotized as well and puts me in the mood to write however I do not invoke these two elements to write. Be well.
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Happy you dropped by. I was curious regarding your writing habits. From your answer, I take it writing is easy for you. Thanks for stopping by.
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Yes writing is easy for me. One little action or event can mean three poems for me. I always have pencil or pen in hand when I go walking or running errands. Sometimes I am known to pull over to side of the road and compose a poem. Sometimes I do have a non writing period but usually that stems from not wanting to write and to give myself a break. Be well my friend
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Interesting. I wish writing flowed out of me like that. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.
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I started writing about anything and everything. Writing did not come easy in the past now I can’t turn off the tap so to speak. I can but what flows seem important to write down even if it is a line which I keep in a note book, a simile, a description. No matter how small it is I write it down and believe it or not two lines metamorphosize into poetry or my novel I am working on. You should see some of my earlier poetry to now. Quite the difference.
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We should improve with age. I do the same always jotting down thoughts, descriptions, or a phrase. Seek inspiration from everything I do. Love talking writing with you.
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Same here
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Very interesting. I’d like my next piece of writing to be about a round-the-world cruise. Failing that, the closet is always available.
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LOL A world cruise can be inspirational. Love your response.
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Thank you. I wonder if I’d be pushing it to decide to write about getting the most expensive cabin too. 🙂
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Why not. Might as well go all out. LOL
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It is just coming. I cannot control the writing mood.
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Then it is easy for your to write?
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For sure it is, but it happens not really often. 😦
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OK. Well, the more time you spend inside this wonderful writing community, the more you will be inspired. Creativity flows from blog to blog.
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I agree. A lot of bloggers write prose and poems pretty good.
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I have inspiration from them. You will too. Great ideas scattered everywhere.
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It looks you caught your inspiration already. Your writing is good, I like it. Keep going! Looking forward to see your new posts.
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Thank you so much. You are too kind. We will inspire each other.
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Ok, deal! Have a nice day!
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Thanks. You have a wonderful one.
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I don’t do anything. I just open up my Scrivener file and say, “Write already, will you?!” Seems to do the trick. 😉
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LOL Wish I could do that.
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And so where did you write this post and what music were you listening to? 😉
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Good question. Headphones in ears listening to Kenny G. while riding the subway last night.
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I am new to writing… So have no idea what triggers my writing. It’s frustrating.. Sometimes I am able to write something.. And at others, I just get struck
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So what inspires you? What triggers that inspiration?
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It’s random right now . sometimes it’s mornings that peps me up, at others it is night.. 😦 how did you figured.. initially when you started writing?
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What do you mean how did I figured?
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That what kind of settings induces writing bend… There must be a pattern… I’m sorry if I’m being obtuse.. May be it is the late hour 😉
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For me almost anything. I can write in chaos. On a bus or train. I can write almost any where.
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This is great… 🙂
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I go out and sit on my side porch, away from inside distractions and memories start flooding back. As I watch leaves silently falling off of the trees, it’s a beautiful sight coupled with a sense of grief because something is dying.
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So you need silence to write. The setting you described appears pleasant for writing. Happy you stopped by. I hope you are well.
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Not necessarily silence. I can write with the television on but a plethora of memories and emotions seem to emerge when I am alone. I wake up with my “wheels” spinning so fast, it’s almost scary. I wish it could stop.
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NO, don’t stop. When the ideas and words start flowing, take advantage of it. You probably can write a good novel showing events of your life.
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Everybody keeps telling me to write a book but I have no clue how I would even get started….and it would be so incredibly sad.
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Sad books do well. Think of all the sad movies you watched. Most of them came from sad books. What are your favorite movies?
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Most of my writing is inspired by a song and a quote that I enjoy. I listen to music all day as I’m at work in sales…..which includes trying to stop women with coupons that I hand out. Sometimes inspiration strikes in the middle of work and I will scribble out a poem on the back of the cards I hand out. My poem “I’ll sit in the ashes with you” was written that way.
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Interesting. I spend my day jotting notes as well. “I’ll Sit In The Ashes With You.” Where can I find it? The title alone inspires me. I have to read this
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https://lmjones01.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/ill-sit-in-the-ashes-with-you/
Not an especially uplifting poem, but I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
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One of the best pieces of writing I have read. I will say nothing more here. I will leave my comments on your post. You really wrote this while working?
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Yes, I did….lol. I neglected work for about an hour 🙂
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A well spent hour. lol You are talented. Every post as pleasurable as the next. I am so happy we found each other.
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Love this post! I switch on my music and go on Pinterest. Visual and sound works for me 🙂
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I like that. I am big on visuals. Thanks for stopping by.
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I get inspired when I’m communicating with people whether they are my friends, strangers or even in the comments from readers. And I’ll write using my iPhone so that I won’t forget the inspiration, my train of thoughts and it gets noted down quickly.
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You are a positive person. I am sure you find inspiration waking up in the morning and seeing the shining sun. I do the same jotting notes in my cell phone. Thanks for stopping by Kally.
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I try my hardest to be a positive person because I want every single day of my life to be happy and grateful. But it’s hard sometimes when negativity is all around us, whether it is the people or the news, I try not to let it affect me as much as I can but I’m a sensitive person and sometimes do get my mood drag down.
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Your positivity shows in your posts. Many days I refuse to watch the news for that reason. Positive thinking brings positive results. Don’t let anything get you down. I prefer to think of you like your photo. Always smiling, always positive.
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Thank you. Your comment brings me comfort and knowing that there are positive people out there rooting for me makes all the dark clouds go away. You don’t know how much I appreciate this. So a big thank you!
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A bit you’re welcome. I always stop when I find you in the Reader. I know you have something positive and good to read. Yeah, I root for you. Stay positive and keep writing.
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Thanks for your encouragement. Means a lot to me starting out as a writer.
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You do well. Have a great day.
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Have a wonderful day too!!
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I write whenever and wherever the mood takes me. I’m often overwhelmed with ideas and thoughts while blood flow is increased and I am otherwise occupied. It is mostly inconvenient but also quite funny. There’s a whole internal dialogue going on and I’m trying hard to concentrate on the task in hand. I carry a notepad almost everywhere. Out of interest, I did email you but not sure you actually got my message. Not a problem if you didn’t.
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That is good. So, when you start writing, it comes easy for you. Yeah, I know what you mean about the internal dialogue. I go through the same thing. No, there was no message in my contact me. Can you try again please. I want to be sure it is working. And if you have any questions I can answer them. I get a lot of questions, and lately I haven’t received any. Thanks for stopping by. I will be waiting for your note.
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I sent it to your email address. Have sent another test message so will see what happens.
Yes, once it starts flowing, it’s unstoppable but when the cupboard is bare, no amount of prodding and poking will allow me to write. I find the best thing is to stop trying and busy myself with other activities. Anger, hurt and pain all help me to write but obviously this is not conducive to a long life. A little bit of everything and not all at once.
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Received the second message. Never saw the first. Thanks for your help. Nice response. Didn’t someone once say a writer has to experience pain first? We can’t live like that. And as for the prodding and poking, that only works when I am told I have to take out the trash or wash the dishes.
Thanks for stopping by. Love to hear your opinion on things. Hey I will be paying you a visit.
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I believe that the only way I can truly write from the heart is when I have suffered/felt pain.
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It is that way for all of us. If not we couldn’t describe our feelings.
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Love the music choices 🙂 I’m so weird, I often spring awake and just write about the first thing I think of or I could be watching a really lame TV show and absent-mindedly writing something nonsensical.
I enjoyed this piece! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Aw, I listen to just about anything. I have my Katy Perry days and heavy metal too. You have a talent for writing. Sometimes I need hours to get an idea.
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I also have a very eclectic taste in music.
Thank you! I don’t think I do, I have never been able to finish a novel or even properly finish a short story so I have never been able to have my work properly critiqued.
I love your blog and you seem to be truly talented.
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Thanks so much for the compliment. My music tastes are all over the rainbow. One day Bruno Mars or Katy Perry. The next I’m listening to Mozart or Lady Gaga..
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My friends all laugh at my iPod because I’ve got Mozart and Bach, and Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and then there’s Lady Gaga and Beyonce. I think it’s a good thing; it shows we’re open-minded 😀
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Exactly. Me too. I have everything old and new. That is so cool.
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that was some hell of a scroll down to find comment box, *rest*…..ok back on topic…lol saw what you did there….my mind is always thinking it seems, so stuff sometimes just randomly pops in my head, so write them down else I’ll end up forgetting them. think I need a thoughts filter
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Sorry, I talk a lot. lol I push thoughts through a garbage disposal. Then use the pieces as I can. Write everything down a small idea can snowball into a gem. Hey, thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate it.
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a poet can think any thing in any extent…. with his/her words… can do any thing…. you are one of them 🙂 Happy writing 🙂 You have a very beautiful imagination 🙂
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Thank you so much. You are so sweet. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Hmm Gracias 🙂
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De nada.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Tiffany Belle Harper and commented:
This should help…. FFS … cannot get my writing head on for daydreaming … Thanks for this useful information 🙂
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There must be a dark closet nearby. lol Thanks so much.
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If I could answer that question I would be a NYT best selling author! lol
Currently I’m stuck with fanfiction although I am slowly branching out, getting out of my comfort zone slightly.
I wrote my first original fiction for a fanfiction contest last month and took second place for Best Villain and Most Original story so I am getting there. Slowly.
Actually, my inspiration was the ramblings of my boyfriend. He’s funny, witty and has awesome ideas when I feel like bothering him with my little writing contests.
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Getting there??? Second place is wonderful. And having a good villain is great. A good villain is necessary for a great story. I posted something about Writing Wicked a couple of weeks ago. Read it. You will feel better about your accomplishment. Good luck with futures contests. Thanks for stopping by.
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I believe I commented there as well :).
Thank you, it felt great since the only other time I placed was when I was the only entry :(.
I’m getting there, slowly but surely. If you stop by my blog you can find Men In Black on my Brag Page! 🙂 if you would like to read it.
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Yes I will read and comment. Keep writing. Thanks for the visit.
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Read and commented. That was so creative. I am impressed. Try to sell it. It is so imaginative.
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I’m smiling; thank you :).
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Good cause you had me lauging
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How fascinating! You know, it seems so obvious now that you’ve written it and I’ve read it, but I have never thought to actually place myself into a certain mood I’m wanting to write. I just think of it in my head, but don’t actually try to go deeper than that. Reading this has really made me think about how I write, and how I could so easily enhance it! Thank you so much for sharing, I really enjoyed this. 🙂
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Oh wow. Yeah, sometimes for certain scenes I need to really get in the mood. You make it sound as if writing is easy for you. Thanks for dropping by my blog.
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Oh, no! Sometimes the inspiration strikes, but I wouldn’t say writing is necessarily easy for me. It’s a long process and lots of revising/editing! I think it’s great you really get into the mood for certain scenes, I think I’m going to start trying that too.
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Let me know if it helps you.
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I will, thanks. 🙂
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I place myself in different settings depending on whether I am just searching for ideas or writing drafts, and also depending on what my topic is. A quiet corner of a coffee shop or cafe lets me observe people and hear their conversations. These places are endless sources of inspiration. Some people will talk about private and crazy topics right next to you because they don’t think you are listening. I’ve written pages and pages of notes in this setting.Conversations in queues at supermarkets or at train and bus stations are also stimulating.
While I’m driving along the motorway or walking alone in wild places, my more personal stories build in my mind – the stories that come from my own experiences.
I need these situations for mental first drafts. However, when it comes to refining the mental first draft and putting it down on paper/computer, I tend to need complete silence without outside distractions. A den or cave is then my preference. Endless cups of tea are essential. A personal servant would really help too! 😉
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Hey, you’re on vacation. Didn’t expect you to read my nonsense. So you find inspiration in others. But you do the actual writing in solitude. Sorry, to break the news to you, I recently fulfilled my obligation as an indentured servant. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hey, don’t call your writing nonsense! If I wasn’t in Australia I’d be giving you a stern look. Actually, I am giving you a stern look. You just can’t see it! 🙂
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LOL Thanks
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Ha Deja. I need a cup of coffee.
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Music from the time period I’m writing about helps me. And a glass of wine 🙂 And having a general idea of what I want to write about that day, before I sit down and start typing 🙂 Great post!
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Thank you. Interesting listening to music from the time period. Brilliant. Never thought of that. I hope to one day write an alternate history of World War Two, you have given me the idea to inspire myself. Thanks. Ah, Lonely Author has his glass of wine on occasion, too. Right now I need my coffee. Thanks for stopping by. I love talking writing with writers.
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Coffee works too! Thanks for the great blog post. Awesome topic! Was fun to participate…. Have a great day, and good luck writing!
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Thanks so much. Wishing all the best in your writing endeavors. Have a wonderful day. And thanks for stopping by.
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i write depends on my feelings..
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So it is the feeling within that starts flowing. Better to get your inspiration from within than expect to get it from others. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.
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Yeah.. Thank you too 🙂
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Sometimes an idea takes me over; sometimes I plod
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Yeah, when I don’t have a strong visual or feeling about an idea I plod.
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but most of all, I look around me
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Oh. Conversations, scenery, and such are opportunities for inspiration. Derrick, thanks for taking the time to stop by. Hope you have a good one.
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I write my stories while watching something fairly mindless on TV (e.g. a soap). I always hit pause for the final couple of edits and the publish/post-publish read-through, though.
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Amazing how music or TV doesn’t distract us when we are writing. But you need to do the final edit in silence, just like me. Thanks for dropping by. Have a good one.
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Creating is second nature to me
I don’t need a particular setting,it’s very organic
When the spirit hit me
Then it happens
As always Sheldon
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You are fortunate. There are times I have to find the write setting. I hope the spirit hits you often. Take care my friend. -Andrew
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Yes it does
You take care too
Sheldon
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I write only when moved to write. By not thinking “I have to write something”, I’m moved to write almost all the time. Removing the pressure to be a writer allows more space for ideas, scenes to fill my head; then I head for the computer! I really enjoyed reading about your many creative writing inspirations.
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Thanks Mandy. Very interesting, by removing the pressure of I have to write something you free your mind to create. You see how we can learn from other writers. Thanks for sharing that. I will try that. Thanks for stopping by.
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It is a joy to learn from one another isn’t it? 😊
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Heavenly.
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The way I get into the mood of writing is either by music noise sounds or jazz…or just thinking random thoughts because I’m naturally just crazy. hahahaha!!!
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LOL I was wondering where you were. I imagine you can write during a hurricane.
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hahaha!!! Not at all. I live in L.A. there are not hurricanes here. 🙂 Just rain or heat.
P.S I got a new poem up posted. You’ll really love the transition and how different this poem is from all the others I have written. check it out now. 🙂 It’s titled: Science Fried my Egg Cells
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Laughing already. I will read it in a little while. LOL
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Trust me…You won’t be disappointed. I promise you.
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I don’t really do anything specific – I just sit at the desk and hope it comes. Usually I am just so happy to have a chance to write, it flows without effort. Now, whether what flows is worth reading, that’s another matter!
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I understand. Most of what flows from me isn’t even worthy of a recycle bin. Hey, thanks for stopping by.
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This is a great question Andrew! You’ve a high aptitude to keep all your readers ready to participate and answer.
I am always in the mood! enough said 😀
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Thanks, I try to engage. I appreciate the art of conversation. Message read loud and clear. Please fasten your seat belts.
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oh no.. did I miss the ride? 😀
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lol The train wouldn’t leave without you.
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hehehe.. the benefits of bribing the conductor is finally paying off 🙂
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Works every time. hehehe
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🙂 yes it does! Good morning NYC!
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It’s afternoon. lol Top of the morning to you.
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yes, yes it is for you an afternoon and I am sending you the good from my morning 😀 how is that?
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Okay, yes I understand. I hope you and your are well. Raining here. Feeling very creative. Getting ready to send more queries. Very focused on my goals. Is it easy for you to create so much beauty. I mean in your work of course.
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I hope the inquiries will soon meet with the right response. Kudos for persistence and perseverance! 😀
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Thanks. Never been a good quitter.
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😀 lol for a second I thought I read “quilter” 😀
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lol Missed you. Can’t sew, quilt. I can picl up the phone and order take out. So, I am not totally useless.
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hahaha.. yes, using both thumbs like a good chimp errr… champ i meant 😀
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LOL Let’s see. Housework. I do ALL the dishes. Help with laundry. Some cooking. Make the bed. Not much else.
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lol at ALL 🙂 you mean, including yours??? gasp! 🙂
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Yes, and doing the dishes means I am cleaning the stove/oven and wiping the counters and dining room table. Full service here. I am not totally useless. Just partially.
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Ohh Andrew, you are a gem!!
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You made me smile. I hate doing laundry. Don’t know why. Sorry for boring you with my ramblings.
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🙂 nope nope.. not bored at all!
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Well I, for one, like it first thing in morning before the sun is even up, when I am half here, half there. Rolling over, still in that twilight zone, I like being nudged awake by a whisper, a word, a mere touch of an idea, inspiration softly breathing on the back of my neck. I roll into the heady sensations, allow them to wash over me, carry me, do what they will to me. I surrender completely to the All of it until such time as the crescendoing waves toss me to shore wrung out, used up, depleted. THEN I roll out of bed and I write.
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Wow. That almost sounded like the opening of a good novel. LOL Yeah, I have found those moments in the twilight can bring delicious ideas, the problem for me is remembering them. Sometimes I fall back to sleep. Do you remember your dreams? I rarely do. I always felt that would be a great source for inspiration. Thanks for stopping by.
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My best work begins in my sleep!
I can help you with remembering.
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How?
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Well, I have a certain perspective shall we say, which embraces the freedom from the body which sleep actually is. I go, see, do, travel, visit, and of course dream. Then return and jot things down. I often wake up and hit pause in my head until I can get pen/paper and begin taking dictation. Stories, movies, you name it. I believe it’s called inspiration. My contact info is on my page. I can help, Sincerely, Jill
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Thanks Jill. I have long wanted to tap into this. I will take you up on your offer.
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Looking forward to it!!
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As a blogger of 1700+ posts in 7+ years, I’ve written one fiction post … one … and that wasn’t easy.
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1700 posts and only one of fiction. Do you remember more or less when so I can read?
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That’s easy. Go to the sidebar > Categories > Fiction … you will see two (but I said one). The first is the original … the second the improved rewrite with a challenge to readers to develop an alternative ending with word limit. You’ll enjoy it.
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I will give it a go a little later in the day. Thanks so much.
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Unfortunately, I’m still at the point that I can’t force it. It’s either there inside me or not. As far as the mood or atmosphere, I usually write alone late at night in the quiet dark house. My favourite time as I mentioned in a recent post.
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Most people seem to seek the solitude for the writing. That is why I chose this name for the blog. It is a lonely hobby. Thanks for stopping by.
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I like the title
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I am a bad boy.
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Hahaha
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If my mind thinks loudly I do not write. If the static of negative energy wash over me I do not write. Inspiration? My soul and recognition of other souls in sync with similar paths travelled. We connect. .
Then a meditation peace..perhaps a walk in a park with water ..rustling leaves. .gentle breeze on my skin..a calmness receptive to the sensitivity of the soul them the words come to me…and I write.
If I have to force it then my mind is under duress and it suppresses the truth in the writing making it not feel right. If that makes sense lol
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Yes, it makes perfect sense. I find myself writing senseless dribble not worthy of a recycle bin when I force myself to write. My best work comes out of the meditation peace you mentioned. Thanks for stopping by to comment. Really appreciate it.
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I normally have to be laying in bed, trying to go to sleep, or speaking with loved ones. Many of my greatest ideas comes from everyday convos. Very natural, but I prefer it this way. 🙂
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Well that is very good. Cause your inspirations will always come naturally for you. Not like someone else who has to sit and think and feel the pressure of “what am I going to write.” Thanks for dropping by. I really appreciate it.
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Early morning, no thought. Turn on the computer in the dark and just dump.
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You make it sound as if it comes easy to you. Thanks for stopping by.
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It’s only easy because I don’t allow my brain to function prior to it. Dumps aren’t always cohesive; I’ve written a few things in this mode that just don’t pull together into a story for me. Having said that, doing it this way has allowed me to access some very deep part of me, and the material I’ve written in this matter leaves me shaking. So something about it works. 🙂
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Well, obviously what comes out of these ‘dumps” is a fist draft. But I think this free style flow of yours may allow you to think more freely and perhaps dig deeper into your imagination.
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True! Didn’t want to give the impression I’m a write it and send it out person; editing always comes into play. And yes, I’d agree about the style allowing a deeper dig into my imagination. I’ve been surprising myself with the tone and subject of these stories. I’d recommend it to anyone; give it a try, at least. Just have to get past getting out of bed! 🙂
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Actually, here in New York there are course like that of tapping into your inner self to write richer fiction. I have to try it. Get out of bed!!! LOL Have a wonderful day.
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Back at ya!
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OK, are you ready? PJs, sofa or bed, CNN on mute, hip-hop station on Bose system. Somehow this gives me a zen mood to write about anything and everything. As for the ‘getting in the mood contacting privately stuff’ – watch out for cougars!
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LOL LOL You are too funny. So you get in your comfort zone and your ready to write. Not as complicated as me hiding in closets. It was meant as a joke, but a few emails have been coming through. Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
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Ooooh – you need to forward the cougar comments. I love that sort of thing. 🙂
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OMG. Yeah, my inbox can get a little interesting. I wonder if Penthouse still accepts those letters from readers.
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Ha, ha! Look out for my blog about the Renaissance festival last week – some interesting offers…which I politely declined. 🙂
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Will be over there in a little while.
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The Texas one?
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What? I want to find the post.
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I haven’t written it yet – I am sick so blogging skills are less than good. No grammar….send wine 🙂
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Me like an idiot looking for a future post. I need some wine myself. lol
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One cup of steaming hot cocoa, one biscuit (chocolate, preferably ) one pen (or pencil) and a notebook – and simply scribble the thoughts you have in whatever form you fancy on to the page (I once wrote a romantic tale on a single sheet of A5 – characters, locations, the lot) thing is don’t stop until you’ve filled the page – Editing comes later – when finished – take a break – drink your cocoa – eat your biscuit and have a look at what you have done – you’ve planted a seed and its growing fast – develop your scribbles and then – when time is right – start pruning.
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Excellent. I have to try this method. Any excuse to have hot cocoa and a biscuit. Seriously, I agree with you on the once you start don’t stop. Thank you so much for taking the time too drop by and comment. Have a good weekend.
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If Interested https://inkdropblog.wordpress.com/2015/11/14/the-christmas-market/, newest post is now on my blog – feel free to check it out
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Thanks so much. I will.
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A great article. I would like to say I start by locking the children in a wardrobe but my wife will not let me.
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Hahaha. Oh, Eric. I know the feeling. I have been trying to answer you for 10 minutes and my wife’s cat has jumped on the keyboard every time. Thanks for stopping by. And good luck. lol .
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