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I was just thinking about this because I definitely am more of a night owl than an early bird and I know many other writers that also like to burn the midnight oil. Some say that's when they do their best work.

 

What are you and what's your take on that? 

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Hi Kay....most of my work ideas come to me when it's very late at night or very early in the am...I'm talking about before I have to get ready for work early..there have even been times when I'd be driving and ideas just pop into my head in the form of scenes or phrases, I generally carry a small recorder or note pad with me to jot down the idea so I don't lose it...Another good habit is I keep a journal of notes and a pen by my bed for those "middle of the night  pop-ups".... I believe it's all about relaxing. When I am relaxed and it's quiet it seems the writing just flows!

Mary - it's funny that you say that about being relaxed and quiet.  While I think that is very true - I know that really quiet doesn't work for me.  I do my best thinking anytime when I have music playing in the background.  I know sometimes hearing a sond on the radio brings a thought to my mind or words to a dialouge I have been working through.

I think most writers are creatures of the night.  My problem is I can't stay up late.  So I wake up at 4 in the morning and with a fresh cup of coffee and one small light to shine on my key boards i travel to other planets and new adventures.

keep writing

matt

Matt - You are like me - I am up  several hours before anyone else - and I get more done in those few hours then I do the rest of the morning...

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