Comments on: 10 things to write on in an emergency! http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency A really good site about writing Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:04:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Zen and the art of not writing | Write for Your Life http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-848 Zen and the art of not writing | Write for Your Life Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:57:33 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-848 [...] throw back the shower curtain and, snatching a towel to retain some shred of modesty, rocket toward the nearest scrap of paper and pencil. Frantically you press words into the paper’s safekeeping, water dripping from your barely [...] [...] throw back the shower curtain and, snatching a towel to retain some shred of modesty, rocket toward the nearest scrap of paper and pencil. Frantically you press words into the paper’s safekeeping, water dripping from your barely [...]

]]> By: LeAnn http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-67 LeAnn Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:50:51 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-67 I get most of my inspiration in the shower. I used to write them down on a dive-slate. But, my hubby recently bought a waterproof notepad for me that suction cups to the shower wall. They're called Aquanotes. I get most of my inspiration in the shower. I used to write them down on a dive-slate. But, my hubby recently bought a waterproof notepad for me that suction cups to the shower wall. They’re called Aquanotes.

]]> By: 10 turn-offs for restless writers and pen-shy procrastinators » The Write Network http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-66 10 turn-offs for restless writers and pen-shy procrastinators » The Write Network Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:18:59 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-66 [...] These days, many writers work straight to screen. Personally, I like to make a few notes on paper (preferably) and then head for the computer. I find it quicker to type than write by hand. However, if [...] [...] These days, many writers work straight to screen. Personally, I like to make a few notes on paper (preferably) and then head for the computer. I find it quicker to type than write by hand. However, if [...]

]]> By: Bitchin' atheist http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-65 Bitchin' atheist Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:19:46 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-65 Most frequently I get inspiration when in the shower. The whatever-it-is will be practically writing itself in my head and I tend to find myself scrabbling for a towel and running through to the bedroom for a pad and paper. I will scrawl as much down as I can, get dressed, turn on the computer and wish that the inspiration had struck half an hour later when I was actually organised! <abbr><em>Bitchin' atheist’s last blog post: <a href="http://www.whatwouldnikkido.com/2009/01/feeling-pinch.html" rel="nofollow">feeling the pinch</a></abbr></em> Most frequently I get inspiration when in the shower. The whatever-it-is will be practically writing itself in my head and I tend to find myself scrabbling for a towel and running through to the bedroom for a pad and paper. I will scrawl as much down as I can, get dressed, turn on the computer and wish that the inspiration had struck half an hour later when I was actually organised!

Bitchin’ atheist’s last blog post: feeling the pinch

]]> By: Iain http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-64 Iain Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:04:42 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-64 <em>@Anne</em> Yes, if I'm near a computer I do tend to type things straight into a file. But that's mainly my fiction writing. My copywriting, and now blogging, ideas tend to go straight to the notebook, wherever I am. <em>@Donna</em> I'm not sure where you're going with that one, but thank you for your contribution! <em>@Anne</em> I don't necessarily get ideas when I'm asleep, more often it's those final minutes before I actually drop off. And I can't just leave it. It must be scribbled somewhere. Very irritating! @Anne Yes, if I’m near a computer I do tend to type things straight into a file. But that’s mainly my fiction writing. My copywriting, and now blogging, ideas tend to go straight to the notebook, wherever I am.

@Donna I’m not sure where you’re going with that one, but thank you for your contribution!

@Anne I don’t necessarily get ideas when I’m asleep, more often it’s those final minutes before I actually drop off. And I can’t just leave it. It must be scribbled somewhere. Very irritating!

]]> By: Gina Chen http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-63 Gina Chen Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:47:53 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-63 Hilarious and useful post. I have to admit, I often get inspiration at odd moments. I always keep a notepad and pen by my bedside. Often, if I'm working on an idea, I'll figure out a great way to say it while I'm sleeping. I'll wake up, and write it down quickly. I've written ideas or crafted sentences on napkins, envelopes, my hand, post-it notes (of course -- cannot live without.) One other suggestion: If I get an idea while driving, I will call my work voice mail and leave the idea or snippet of text I've thought of on it. Safer than writing while driving. (Not that talking on the phone while driving is safe either, but at least hands-free.) Hilarious and useful post. I have to admit, I often get inspiration at odd moments. I always keep a notepad and pen by my bedside. Often, if I’m working on an idea, I’ll figure out a great way to say it while I’m sleeping. I’ll wake up, and write it down quickly.

I’ve written ideas or crafted sentences on napkins, envelopes, my hand, post-it notes (of course — cannot live without.)

One other suggestion: If I get an idea while driving, I will call my work voice mail and leave the idea or snippet of text I’ve thought of on it. Safer than writing while driving. (Not that talking on the phone while driving is safe either, but at least hands-free.)

]]> By: Donna http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-62 Donna Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:28:53 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-62 Do you have chapped lips Phil? If so, good. You probably have a lip balm with you at all times. If it is the scribing device you lack rather than the surface, write in a pad with your lip balm. When you get home, simply mix up a pastel-coloured wash to paint over the top and reveal the magic lettering. It's an effective and fun way to write. I bet it looks so good, it could even be ripped out and put up on a wonderwall at a later date. Do you have chapped lips Phil?

If so, good. You probably have a lip balm with you at all times. If it is the scribing device you lack rather than the surface, write in a pad with your lip balm. When you get home, simply mix up a pastel-coloured wash to paint over the top and reveal the magic lettering. It’s an effective and fun way to write. I bet it looks so good, it could even be ripped out and put up on a wonderwall at a later date.

]]> By: Anne Wayman http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-61 Anne Wayman Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:58:03 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-61 When I'm working, I write in a computer file... have gotten pretty good at using windoz horrid search function... and my desktop is cluttered! Most of the time I also have at least a couple of 3x5 cards with me... but it does seem I get the best ideas when I don't have them and am scribbling on a receipt or something. Glad to know you're here, Anne Wayman, now blogging at www.aboutfreelancewriting.com When I’m working, I write in a computer file… have gotten pretty good at using windoz horrid search function… and my desktop is cluttered!

Most of the time I also have at least a couple of 3×5 cards with me… but it does seem I get the best ideas when I don’t have them and am scribbling on a receipt or something.

Glad to know you’re here,

Anne Wayman, now blogging at http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com

]]> By: Iain http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-60 Iain Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:24:54 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-60 <em>@Melissa</em> Shh, don't tell anyone, but I have an iPhone too. And yes it does have some useful features. <em>@Jude</em> Walks. Shower. On the toilet. Just because you're not writing, doesn't mean you're not taking part in the <em>process</em> of writing. I too need lots of thunk-time. @Melissa Shh, don’t tell anyone, but I have an iPhone too. And yes it does have some useful features.

@Jude Walks. Shower. On the toilet. Just because you’re not writing, doesn’t mean you’re not taking part in the process of writing. I too need lots of thunk-time.

]]> By: Jude Calvert-Toulmin http://writeforyourlife.net/10-things-to-write-on-in-an-emergency/comment-page-1#comment-59 Jude Calvert-Toulmin Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:48:08 +0000 http://writeforyourlife.net/?p=73#comment-59 Very funny post, Iain :) I never leave home without a notebook. If I'm going somewhere with a small bag, I take a small ring bound notebook (about 4" by 3") with a ballpoint pen refill stuck in the rings. If I've got a bigger bag, I take my fat exercise book and multiple retractable pencils. I don't use these books for writing ideas but for planning and organising jobs to do with the writing. All the framework skeleton-building for my books is done in my head on walks. Writing during this mental planning and development stage is a distraction, I need to spend a long time in my head without the distraction of writing. Very funny post, Iain :)

I never leave home without a notebook. If I’m going somewhere with a small bag, I take a small ring bound notebook (about 4″ by 3″) with a ballpoint pen refill stuck in the rings. If I’ve got a bigger bag, I take my fat exercise book and multiple retractable pencils. I don’t use these books for writing ideas but for planning and organising jobs to do with the writing.

All the framework skeleton-building for my books is done in my head on walks. Writing during this mental planning and development stage is a distraction, I need to spend a long time in my head without the distraction of writing.

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