This week’s topic for the Random Wednesday bloggers is “What I Need to Write.” The answer is…not that much.
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For instance, I need:
My computer. I *can* write longhand, but I compose more
quickly on my laptop, so that’s a must have.
A seat along a wall. I have a very difficult time working if
there are people walking behind me. Even if they’re not looking at my screen, I
can’t stand having people behind me. It’s one of the reasons I have trouble
writing in coffee shops.
A comfy chair or couch. I admire people who can sit in a
straight back chair at a table and work for hours. But I can’t. If I’m not
comfortable, I can’t focus.
Something to drink. Depending on the time of day, it’s
either coffee, tea or water.
My headphones. Sometimes, I listen to music while I write,
but more often than that, it’s a visual cue to the people around me that I’m
working and now is not the time to tell me about MineCraft, TF2 or any other
video game.
To get out of my own way. By that, I mean that I need to
just relax and trust the story rather than obsess and worry like the freak of
the week. Sometimes, I’m pretty good at this, and other times sedation seems
like a viable option. I’m sure it seems like a really good option for my
friends who have to put up with my obsessing.
An idea of where the book is
going. I don’t need a full blown plot. I probably wouldn’t know what to do with
one if I had one. But I do need an idea of where the book is going. Just a few
major plot points. And the end. I really need to know the end so I can aim in
that direction.
And that’s pretty much it. Well, a cat or three is often helpful...
I’m kind boring.
Check out what the other RW bloggers
need to write by clicking on their names. I know I’m curious.
