Writing Styles I

Writing Styles                                                          6/10/2008 5:10 PM

Today is the first day of my “Writing Vacation” . It is now 1500 (or 3pm ) .I have been at it since 1000. (10am).

I have learned, what most writers have learned ,to keep their sanity.

A. Writing is Spirit, Muse etcetera. There is a passion, that stirs within. It whispers..”Write”  at other times it shouts or yells “WRITE DAMMIT” .Either way it is not invoked by the writee ,more the writer invokes the writee. Perhaps you are spirits muse …Hmmmm

B. Writers have their own concept of time. Meaning we write when it suits us. To accomplish any writing it is important to the writer that he/she figure that out in the beginning. For myself , I have found that having 2 twenty something men in my abode, is not conducive to afternoon writing trysts. So, I need to work my writing about their sleep schedules. IE. Anytime after 0300 (3am) or before 1200 (noon). Ideal.

C. Setting the mood. A glass of wine, candle light, music. Yes, much like a romantic evening, writers set the mood. According to the story they wish to channel. For instance if, I was weaving my novel based in Scotland, well I would listen to bagpipes and drink tea, and perhaps wear a kilt while writing ;-).  Or if I am writing a story set in the 40’s I would listen to music popular in that time period, to transport me to that era musically. Movies are a great transportation tool. There are many movies out there, in many genres. For anyone’s taste. Meditation is often overlooked as a writers channel. I adore it. It puts this busy minded girl in the right mood.  Open to spirit, to meander down mossy paths I never would of considered. Which is the basis of any Great piece of writing. Breaks are instrumental. Backs, Bladders and hands appreciate the time to recoup and regroup. I usually take a break every couple hours or so. 15 to 30 minutes to get out and check the mail, let the dog out, etc.

D. Tone. Yes tone as in loud or quiet. It depends, on who is doing the writing. I used to need quiet. Today I find I just need to tune others voices OUT. Perhaps I could learn something from Men here eh? Just joking. Do not deny me humor, Please. I find that listening to my mp3 player with headphones drowns most noise out. Utilizing noise cancelling speakers is respectful to your family.

E. Last but certainly not least, is WHERE to write. If you have a laptop, this could be anywhere and everywhere. If you are like me ,at this point you are strapped to your desktop. So make the area, as you like. This is your space. Hopefully conducive to writing. If not Why the heck not? Take some time and ponder that if you are the latter. Are YOU interfering with your writing capabilities? Are you denying your muse? Gosh I hope not. But if you are, do not fret. The challenge is solvable, quite easily. Simply clean your work space. Let this place be a mirror of inspiration. Reflecting back at its enchantress. Bills have no place on or around your desk. Nor do Tax or work projects. This is your creative HAVEN. Treat it with honor.

More writing wisdom to come.

Lucy Crissinger  Spirit1Writer@gmail.com