You are viewing a single comment's thread from:

RE: Every Day is a Perfect Day - Living the Perfect Routine - Part 2

in #life7 years ago

Only a writer of certain abilities could make the mundane morning commute a thing of rapt attention and joy of the written word. I so enjoyed this read, as I do of most of yours. Do you write all your works longhand first? Then type them out? (I know you are a large fan of the clickity-clack machine...of the desk set, not to be confused with the steel centipede of travel you take to work.) I'm much more of a fly by the seat of your britches sort of creator. All on keyboard. Though I fear that is more an aspect of how I attack all of life. Having a life of routine certainly would be helpful in life, and a way to accomplish things with efficiency. Large Sigh of lack of organization skills and followthrough. Oh well, it sort of works ( :

I love that your area of writing at Toad Hall is the perfect sanctuary for the mind and creative spirit. And what a view. Particularly in the early AM quiet, before the rest of the world is stirring. Very peaceful and no doubt creatively stimulating indeed. I've always envied folks too who can think creatively on a train or in a coffee shop, as DDA often does too. My brain bings around too much to focus, with all that stimulation. Great ideas spring forth for the impetus of a project in those environs, but follow through, forget it. Has to be a quiet room. I look forward to your next piece on the 'day of work'. Your job must be rather fascinating, with all the characters that come and go downtown. A writer's paradise of brainfodder. Thanks again for a great read, and cheers to a nice Saturday.

Sort:  

Thanks for the thoughtful comment.

I go through phases where I do most of my drafting longhand. The pace of it seems to match the rate my brain works, if that makes sense. At the computer I'll type a couple of sentences, then pause while I think about the next thing - and that's where distraction sets in, with every web-site, video game and electronic notification just a click away. With pen and paper my hand seems to keep moving at a steady pace, and the pages fill up a lot faster.

I haven't fiddled about with the typewriters in a while. I may bring them out again but for now pen-to-computer seems to be working well.

"The Steel Centipede" is a great phrase. I might have to borrow that...

Calls to mind some classic Jack Vance: