I asked some writers to tell me about the quirks, eccentricities and habits that make up a writer's life. Here are some great answers.
... when the blank page excites you
from Bethany Kanui
... you rewrite, rather than edit.
...you proofread (and usually edit) every email and text you send!
from Brian Leugs
...you can't leave the house without a notebook and pen.
from Peter Rogan
... you draft, edit and rewrite a note telling your family that you went to the shops.
from Michael Barry
... your text messages have perfect spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
from Dan Marvin
...you turn up at your bank wearing pink slippers
from Derbhile Dromey
...You critique your dreams based on the quality of the storyline.
from Bryan Doran
...You keep a notebook on the bedside table for those times when you wake up in the middle of the night with a brilliant idea...or lines for the chapter you're working on.
...You write plot ideas on your hands, front and back, while waiting in the checkout line at the supermarket...actually a great way to stay focused OFF the candy! :-)
from Lori Quiller
...You read your own blog posts on your blog site just to see them "in print" (a little pride never hurt anyone).
from Leslie Bates
...When you have things written on backs of envelopes, paper napkins, pieces of paper bags...whatever is handy!
from Susan Desrocher
...You feel lonely and handicapped if you find you forgot to put a pen in your pocket before leaving home.
...You meet an eccentric person or witness an unusual or amusing event and compulsively start expanding it into an article, movie, or novel.
both from Gary Mallast
... You can use the "not right now, I am working on my new book/poem/blog post/article..." card, day and night... And actually be left alone without further questioning!
from Laura Mercurio
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