A day in the life of a writer

[pbray]

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?

Comments

[scbutler.livejournal.com]

Civilization is the greatest computer sim game ever. But you have to find a copy of CIV II. The later versions have better graphics, are more complicated, and much less fun.

Except for playing socks, your program matches mine exactly. Have I mentioned I'm playing Freecell consecutively, anal retentive that I am?

[pbray.livejournal.com]

You did mention your Freecell quirk-- what game number are you up to now?

[scbutler.livejournal.com]

I'm about to try 16574 before going back to work. So far there have been 6 I couldn't solve.

If that isn't an enormous waste of my time I don't know what is.