And I think I finally figured out why I write so well when it's dark and gloomy.
This weekend I took a trip here:
Beautiful, right? Quiet. Relaxing. Serene.
But that's the problem. I'm not writing for beauty's sake. I'm not writing something that's gonna soothe the soul or quiet the mind. I'm writing something that's dark and raw and gristly. I'm writing from somewhere angry, deep inside. Honestly, before I start writing, I sit at my desk and ball all my frustration and stress into my gut, then spew it out onto the keyboard. I almost have to make myself pissed off to write something good. What comes out is not daisies and butterflies, but torture and heartache, toil, toil, boil and bubble and all that voodoo jazz...but it works for paranormal writing. (At least I freaking hope so.)
So this weekend, as my mind cleared and powder from Bear Valley's slopes lightened my spirit, I found it very hard to head back to the cabin for writing time. Because my spirit was so light, the writing was light. I needed a big storm. A storm that was black and ominous...so my writing could match.
I'm starting Book 3 this week...again. Come hell or high water, Chapter 1 will be written by the end of the weekend. It's just too bad the weatherman's calling for a warm front...
What about you? Do you write better in certain weather? In a certain spot or position in your house? Can you write both inside and outside? Or is your muse a fickle creature, like mine?
4 comments:
I think the specific type of whether that helps me write best is Spring or Fall. I like it to be sunny outside, but not hot or humid, preferably cool. Here in Florida those times are usually February-April and September-November. The only problem: I'm in school at those times, so usually, whether I like it or not, most of my writing gets done in the summer. However, that changes as soon as this semester ends! Classes devoted entirely to writing! Woo hoo!
-Kaitlyn
Nocturnal Readings
I wish I knew what made my muse unhappy! If only it was something I could identify and deal with. Instead, she obeys no laws I can identify, except that she's most active when I'm busiest. Sigh. (And good luck on Book 3!)
Kaiti--Keep it up! I can't believe how much writing you get done during school. Not an easy feat.
AJ--I've heard that an active brain makes for a more productive one. Maybe I should overload my to-do list in summer to jostle that muse into action!
And thanks! Book 3 to commence in T-minus 5...4...take kids to school...3...coffee, coffee, coffee...2...
i'm not sure if a certain type of weather has a huge effect on me, maybe kind of if the weather outside reflects the weather in the book.
and that picture is b-e-a-utiful!
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