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By: ChristopherR2D2

ChristopherR2D2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:03:06 +0000

Hah, and I used to think Hollywood was crazy!

I saw a drug addict give a homeless girl running shoes just before playing his guitar with a mini-amp to another homeless guy with no nose.

Another time I saw a girl walking around with an iguana on her shoulder.

And it all happened at Starbucks.

By: Avery Oslo

Avery Oslo — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:32:56 +0000

That sounds like fun! I used to sit in the back of the busses and just ride them all over Nashville until someone in front of me lit up a crack pipe and a legless guy wearing an American flag like a superhero cape proposed to me. ON THE SAME RIDE.

Then I discovered driving. It’s hard to write while driving.

By: ChristopherR2D2

ChristopherR2D2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:29:01 +0000

That’s awesome! Change of scenery is definitely a plus — when I was working as a story analyst full time, I used to go to Universal Studios and hang out all day; I’d stop by the French courtyard, the Irish pub, and even ride the tram over and over while I read. It disconnected me from reality in a way, but that’s probably due to the very nature of the studio.

Anyone else out there have a job that actually helps or inspires them to write?

By: Avery Oslo

Avery Oslo — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:45:32 +0000

I think you might be right. I’ve never had writer’s block (and I must admit, I sort of doubt its existence…) but I do all of these things naturally in the course of my workday. My job requires me to read loads, and pays for travel so I can get frequent changes of scenery (these places are often the settings in my writing). I write both fiction and non, and also draw. Every now and then I’ll create comic strips with my novel characters. It helps bring everything to life– to work on essentially the same thing in many different ways. I never thought of it as a preventative measure for writer’s block, but if block exists, I’ve been taking my writerly vitamins.

By: ChristopherR2D2

ChristopherR2D2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:23:41 +0000

It’s interesting how strongly weather affects creativity — I absolutely love when it rains.

I lust after a rainy writing session in which I’ve got a patio seat at a European cafe, a latte, and my worn notebook.

By: ChristopherR2D2

ChristopherR2D2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:17:42 +0000

Nice!

I’m really dependent on music when it comes to writing, so sometimes it helps to turn it off and enable myself to think freely at times I’d usually listen to music.

Anyone else helplessly dependent on music? :)

By: ChristopherR2D2

ChristopherR2D2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:12:52 +0000

Glad to hear I’m not alone!

By: Thu Nguyen

Thu Nguyen — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:59:36 +0000

Absolutely, living life helps a lot. Just taking a walk with my hubbie, window shopping, listening to talk radio or music. Whatever to not think about writing just gives me the urge to write immediately. When that happens I can’t wait to sit down with my favorite pen and get into the zone.

By: Thu Nguyen

Thu Nguyen — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:56:06 +0000

Can you imagine the million dollar ideas there? :P Pun to the side, yeah that’s something that really builds up pages quick and I look through it at least once a week to see if I’ve covered that topic I was curious about. It helps eliminate the ‘wants’ in my life. Keeps me clearheaded and less stressed. So there’s positive rewards if practiced diligently. However, I have been guilty of scribbling 10 books before I realized this. :)

By: Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:30:17 +0000

I think I write better when it’s sunny – if it’s cloudy or raining I sometimes find my creativity feels oppressed.

Well, it’s a sunny day today! May have to get writing :)

By: Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:28:12 +0000

Yes Christopher, I do that a lot! Write things down, and then never revisit it – especially longer pieces of writing. Guilty!

By: ChristopherR2D2

ChristopherR2D2 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:28:04 +0000

Sounds like a wonderful way to get away from the chair and let inspiration do its thing.

Congrats on the progress — that’s awesome!

Speaking of getting outside, I wonder how much of an impact the weather has on writers. Anyone out there write better in the rain or snow?