July 26, 2009

The Writer Ritual

booktumbling:

ilovereadingandwriting:

As a writer, you are probably prone to ritual. Writers often look for regularity in the way they approach the writing “desk.” We so often enter the writing frame of mind with a coffee in hand and a Moleskine journal propped on our leg, poised to capture the imperative thought.

What is important is the recognition of our rituals. It is the ritual that prepares our mind for the writing task ahead. Whether it be tea, coffee, whiskey, or water, the tradition of sipping it can erase our minds of life’s external worries. When we write we need not worry about the stressors of life. We draw within as Rilke so often reminded us to do. We live in our mind—in our solitude.

I think of the humorous image of Michael Douglas in a pink, fuzzy robe as he prepares to finish his novel in the film Wonder Boys. He threw the robe out, but only to find a new type of ritual (typing only on a computer).

What are your writing rituals? Do you only write in a pink robe? Do you only write longhand? On a computer? Typewriter? What settles you in for your writing time?

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well, it changes from season to season but right now my ritual consists of coffee, cute pop-punk love songs on repeat and looking for inspirational pictures and quotes on tumblr. i’m inspired by weird stuff.

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July 24, 2009
icanread: (by noodleswaterbottle) this song inspires me so much.

icanread:

(by noodleswaterbottle)

this song inspires me so much.

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icanread: (by madeline gibson) this.

icanread:

(by madeline gibson)

this.

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booktumbling: booksbooksbooks: girloffscript: becausethewindishigh: LIFE. I can’t help but reblog. Too funny. And too true. LMFAO.

booktumbling:

booksbooksbooks:

girloffscript:

becausethewindishigh:

LIFE.

I can’t help but reblog. Too funny. And too true.

LMFAO.

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June 28, 2009
booktumbling: (via letusreadandletusdance) it proves how nerdy i am that i actually understand why this is awesome.

booktumbling:

(via letusreadandletusdance)

it proves how nerdy i am that i actually understand why this is awesome.

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June 25, 2009
never forget.

never forget.

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June 12, 2009
fuckyeahthisprov: cardiganweather: livefasterlovestronger: (via ashleyrawr) i’d appreciate some cred for this AMAZING song. one of the first this prov songs i really fell in love with, way back in ‘07ish. love this band so much.

fuckyeahthisprov:

cardiganweather:

livefasterlovestronger:

(via ashleyrawr)

i’d appreciate some cred for this

AMAZING song. one of the first this prov songs i really fell in love with, way back in ‘07ish. love this band so much.

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(via fuckyeahalltimelow)<3

(via fuckyeahalltimelow)

<3

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June 7, 2009
thedailywhat: This Seems Kinda Wrong of the Day: “Nothing Much Happened Today (for Eric and Dylan)” by Noelle Mason — cross stitch of the infamous Columbine High School massacre CCTV still showing Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold in the cafeteria moments before committing suicide. Mason offers no context for the piece on her site, but her dedication to the craft is unmistakable. [via.] this brought tears to my eyes. i&#8217;m fully aware i have unpopular opinions surrounding this particular issue but let me just say, i feel terrible for everyone who suffered that day. rest in peace.

thedailywhat:

This Seems Kinda Wrong of the Day: “Nothing Much Happened Today (for Eric and Dylan)” by Noelle Mason — cross stitch of the infamous Columbine High School massacre CCTV still showing Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold in the cafeteria moments before committing suicide.

Mason offers no context for the piece on her site, but her dedication to the craft is unmistakable.

[via.]

this brought tears to my eyes. i’m fully aware i have unpopular opinions surrounding this particular issue but let me just say, i feel terrible for everyone who suffered that day. rest in peace.

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June 4, 2009
thedailywhat: [via.] HAHAHAHA YES

thedailywhat:

[via.]

HAHAHAHA YES

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