Having always been a morning person, I had mistakenly assumed that was when I would be able to get my best writing done. It’s when I feel my brain is the most active, when I can understand academic papers and problems better and when I feel the most refreshed.
However, it turns out that this doesn’t apply to my creative writing. I sit, my imagination gone, it’s lost the competition with my days to-do list, which is sitting there taunting me to get on and check off the boxes.
Come the evening, I am done. Exhausted. Worn out from the days trials and tribulations, but for some bizarre reason this seems to be when the magic appears. My creative brain clicks into gear and suddenly imaginary worlds appear, characters speak to me and the words flow.
Following on from last weeks post about writing to escape, maybe this is my escape time, when I need I am in need of it most. When my brain needs to decompress and it is the act of being creative that helps it best.
I don’t write for a long period of time – an hour at most – but at least it’s time spent writing, moving the needle forwards.
So when is the best time to write?
Obvious answer: anytime that works for you.
What time of day do you get your best writing in?
Emma x
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