I don’t think I have a ritual per se. I tend to make coffee or tea before working (at night it’s tea). Before a big project I tend to do a deep clean of my desk. I realized at some point that was the ritual. My desk and immediately around it has toys, action figures, etc., that remind me of my childhood or are of things I like. This reminds me that the first draft is playing. It’s passing the time and enjoying myself by making shit up.
When I’m stuck, I do something else that’s creative or just sit there, letting my mind wander.
It might be fun for you to intentionally choose one action figure from your collection for each writing session to sit near the keyboard, ready to fight any negative thoughts and send inspiration.
That’s exactly how it feels—like a gentle, inspiring warm up! So much better than immediately sitting at the keyboard and trying to force my way into a flow.
Oh that Little Rock. Auto correct insists on capitalizing it. I love this! Thank you!
I don’t think I have a ritual per se. I tend to make coffee or tea before working (at night it’s tea). Before a big project I tend to do a deep clean of my desk. I realized at some point that was the ritual. My desk and immediately around it has toys, action figures, etc., that remind me of my childhood or are of things I like. This reminds me that the first draft is playing. It’s passing the time and enjoying myself by making shit up.
When I’m stuck, I do something else that’s creative or just sit there, letting my mind wander.
I definitely make coffee or tea as well!
It might be fun for you to intentionally choose one action figure from your collection for each writing session to sit near the keyboard, ready to fight any negative thoughts and send inspiration.
I have occasionally used a figure or two to help with a scene. Or something…😂
I love the idea of a warm up, something good for your body and soul. ❤️thanks for sharing. I’m going to create my own ritual and see what happens!
That’s exactly how it feels—like a gentle, inspiring warm up! So much better than immediately sitting at the keyboard and trying to force my way into a flow.