Also, minor disclaimer: writing this and saying I'm writing more in the morning is new. Only a couple of weeks. So this whole post? Totally a way to make myself try and keep up this new trend :)But, here's the thing: getting my words in before I leave? It makes me feel so much more productive! Like, when I think about my day, I know that at the very least I've managed to get in a little progress on my novel by lunchtime. That is an amazing feeling. And while I'm definitely not as creative in the mornings (even copious amounts of caffein take time to kick in), I do find that my novel is moving forward. Considering I was totally stuck a couple of weeks ago, this is awesome! So, being a little later to work--especially as no one there cares--has made this new trend possible. Here's to hoping I can keep it up!
What about you: when do you write? Morning? Night? Whenever there's a spare moment?
I'm glad it's working for you! I feel the same when I've gotten some writing in first thing, that even if the day goes to pot, I can say I at least accomplished that. I used to get up in the mornings, but haven't for awhile. Especially on the nights the kidlet gets up, I feel like a zombie in the morning, lol!
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a time, I was a night owl, but I'm in bed pretty early these days. I do the majority of my writing in the afternoon and try to get some in during the evening after my son is in bed.
ReplyDeleteOh man...I just imagined the Grumpy Cat meme: "Writing in the morning, I did that once. It was awful." I agree though. It's pretty awesome to get writing done before noon, heck, before your day has even really started. I'm at my "best" writing midday, but with a FT job, it's impossible to do except on weekends. I do try to get some in later in the evenings. But then again...just haven't really been writing as much as I'd like :(
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll do the morning stint with you for a bit and see if that sticks. :)
There's something on Twitter called #5amwritersclub that goes with this very concept. I do agree that ANYTHING you do first thing makes you feel so much better, whether it's writing or getting your workout in. It's just too easy to put it off as life gets in the way.
ReplyDeleteWhen there's spare time, really, though I can't in the early morning. If I'm awake early, for instance, I'd fill the time with reading for awhile until I have to get ready to go.
ReplyDeleteI am way behind on my writing. I have been squeezing it in at night- but not as often as I need to. I don't have any extra time in the morning because I have to be at work early every day (and I am not a morning person). I do like the idea of getting a little writing in though and can see how it makes you feel productive. I may give it a try in the spring (when it isn't dark when I wake up). :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI have my document open all weekend and work on it during spare moments, but I notice from evening to early morning is when I type the most and feel most focused.
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