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by LurkingVirologist » July 16th, 2012, 10:46 pm
I dunno how weird these habits are, but here goes...
1. I've come up with a fair amount of material while running. I don't listen to music when I run, so after the first mile or so of complaining, I can kind of zone out and get creative. For awhile (before the IT band injury, go figure) I'd go out for a run after work, and by the time I was done I'd have the next scene outlined in my head and ready for the laptop. Plus, I think it was a nice de-stresser. In general, I do better when there's a distinct transition from work -> writing, or from socializing -> writing, or from anything -> writing.
2. I like writing in coffee shops, but not if people are nearby, or especially if they're right behind me. Weird paranoia maybe?
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