Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Inspiration on a Schedule


I have written at all times of the year. The most busy time of the year as far as writing is the holiday season. On a recliner across from the Christmas tree I attempt to weave new Christmas classics into the fabric of tradition. December 22nd, I am most productive, in remembrance of my Grandpa's birthday. My Grandpa once told me I could do and be anything I wanted, so with the dream of being a successful author I find it fitting to write on his day.

As far as how? Well I tend to plot out all my books before I even touch my mac. I have a diagram of events. Wait. No. Diagram sounds far too organized. I have scribbles of the plot line scattered through out my black journal. The plot points arrive in my brain at all different places, a few have dropped in while at theme parks, some in bed, and school when I should be teaching. Anywhere inspiration is scheduled to visit with me I scribble. Never neatly I might add. Neat enough. Oh and the scribbling doesn't always happen with pencil in hand, sometimes, I have to hound those around me to remember what inspiration gave me.

So with all the plot drudged up, the action chapters mulled over, I fasten my seat belt on the recliner and pound the keys. I have written for 15 hours straight at one point. I have to get it all out and I need to have little or no distraction. Sometimes no distraction can be achieved but then hunger, thirst, my dog Poof, and Bing Crosby movies set in.

In conclusion, I am a binge writer with a spot in inspiration's appointment book. I admit it. Okay I am done now. Or shall I write for a few more hours on the subject?

6 comments:

  1. That's why I took my son out of school. The teachers are too busy dreaming about being writers. Only slightly kidding!

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  2. Is the dog pictured the one who HOUNDS you to write? (Poof?)

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  3. I love your dog. I'll post a picture of my furry distraction too.

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  4. A binge writer with a spot in inspiration's appointment book. Terrific!

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  5. I identify with your ways! Watch out for bedsores, or "recliner sores" and clots in the legs if you suddenly find yourself in that recliner writing away for days. I would like to hear more about the mood you set for these stories--is it Christmas all year round at your place, even in just one small corner, or is it just in your head? love the Poof.

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  6. Yes recliner sores would be bad! Well the other times of the year the setting is in my head. But Christmas is always nestled near the Christmas tree!

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