Writing Preparation January 3, 2007
Posted by Jen in : Journal, Novel , 3 commentsWith the boys away again this week, this is my chance to make the most of a few quiet evenings to get cracking and bump up the old word count. It’s the preparation that takes the time, I find: essential cleaning of kitchen floor, loading of washing machine, searching for the right trousers to write in and deciding what to drink during the writing process.
It’s madness - I mean, I do actually enjoy writing. I love it. It’s just the getting going that I hate.
My characters must be so cross with me - they cram themselves into my thoughts as I drive, bursting my mind with their chatter, what they want to wear, the things they think about each other but are not yet close enough to reveal. I worry sometimes. I can manage a whole half-hour drive to work without paying any attention whatsoever to the road. Instead, I’m consumed by imaginary conversations between people who don’t even exist. I’m clearly insane. Not a very good driver, either, come to think of it.
Anyway, I’m wrapped up in my blanket, G&T at the ready and About to Write My Novel. I know, I’m supposed to have given up drinking. But I gave up yesterday and came out in an itchy rash. I’m allergic to giving up, it would seem. Who’d have thought??! Sod detox. Retox rocks.
Chin chin!
