A day in the life of a writer

Okay, I lied. I don't get entire days to write, I get brief periods of time sandwiched around the day job and an attempt to have a life. But for those who are curious about my writing process, here goes.

• Power-up computer


• Find pages printed out yesterday with revision notes


• Open Microsoft Word file; launch browser, iTunes, Freecell


• Check e-mail


• Check LJ friendslist


• Play a couple of games of Freecell


• Update previous day's work by making changes based on revision notes


• More Freecell. Treat yourself to a game of socks. Mmmm, socks


• Begin writing new material, get one or two paragraphs in


• Time for more Freecell. Or another game of socks


• Write a bigger chunk, usually at least 2 pages


• Freecell while stuck


• Resume writing. Repeat Freecell/Write sequence until finished scene or achieved daily word goal.


• Print out pages just written


• Celebrate with final game of Freecell and more web-surfing


• Close all applications, power down computer, resume daily life

Did I mention that one of these days I'm going to dedicate a book to Freecell?