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[mithen]

 --Do you have any rituals or superstitions about writing?

I do have some little rituals to get me in a writing mood! I have some highly-scented candles that I light before I start, and some specific instrumental writing playlists. I can write without them, but I do like creating a sort of threshold that says "you're now entering dedicated writing time."

My "last chapter" has (not surprisingly, I guess) unfolded into a couple more chapters. I think I was rushing it a little bit, and a couple of people called me on it and said "this is the climax of the book, you need to let it play out in more detail." So... I'm trying to just let it happen naturally and see how many chapters it is. My contractual deadline is July 15, though, so I don't have unlimited time to let it play out! Wish me luck... and I hope any rituals you have are bringing you good luck and good writing time this week!

Comments

[bradygirl_12]

No superstitions but I really don't have rituals, either. I can write if it's quiet, noisy, in an airport lounge, at my desk. I guess the only ritual would be grabbing a notebook to start things off. 📔 📝

I like your ritual, though. Sounds very soothing! ☺️

[mithen]

I can write anywhere if I must, but it's definitely some extra work! Noise-cancelling headphones help...

[svgurl]

Those are good rituals! It can nice to put yourself in the right mind space to write. Good luck with meeting the deadline!

I don't have any rituals - sometimes I will listen to a song or a couple of songs to get myself in a certain mindset, depending on the tones/themes of the story, but that's about it and it's not very consistent either. :)

[mithen]

I do love music for setting a mood! I love playlists of music that sound like movie soundtracks (though it can be a problem if they're really from soundtracks I know and I associate them with it!)