THURSDAY THREE…
In any profession, there are certain things that are necessary for the job. A hair dresser needs a scissors. A doctor needs a stethoscope. A carpenter needs a hammer. A pastor needs a Bible. A politician needs a conscience. Oh wait – maybe not.
But we’re all writers. So my question is, what do you need in order to write? It could be something specific that you personally need near you when you pound out those words. Or it might be a general need that all writers have.
I will list three things below to eliminate some of the easy ones.
1. Imagination
2. Computer
3. Time
Now it’s your turn. Leave a comment listing three additional things some writers might say they can’t write without.
Looking forward to your answers!
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A beginning
A Middle
An End
Thesaurus
Chicago Manual of Style
Christian Writer’s Manual of Style
and last, but definitely not least…
my brain…(which is notoriously bad at taking a holiday when I need it the most…)
A strong idea
Time (something I must force myself to take)
COFFEE…I need it!!
1. Quiet (usually my peaceful garden)
2. Laptop
3. A basic idea (and then I let it take me where it goes)
Inspiration
Self-discipline
Determination
ot sure if it went through…apologize for duplicate if it did…
Inspiration
Self-discipline
Determination
1.Keeping the childlike mind.
2.Constant awareness.
3.A little craziness.
My border collie/Saint Bernard dog’s head on my laptop.
My son playing with said dog across my laptop.
Fox News roaring in the background.
I am blessed.
1. Paper
2. Pencil
3. Eraser
I’ve tried writing directly on a computer, but for some reason it doesn’t work for me. I can do technical stuff, but creative/fiction just doesn’t flow.
Thesaurus
Life Experiences
Humor
To draw the reader to the writing it just have to be effective at touching emotions.
1. A recorder 2. a napkin, pen 3.revelation in inspiration
1) #2 pencils close by (just in case) sharpened to needle point.
2) time alone
3) great ideas.
Wait, Hanne, there’s a Christian Manual of Style? I need to find that.
Can I add one?
A notebook with smooth, perfect thickness, college ruled paper. Too thin and grainy–the pencil drags across the pages like chalk on a sidewalk.:(
Brewing . . . Stewing . . . Chewing
AH that is good Bryan – Brewing Stewing Chewing -very good. Actually I like them all!
How do we get a Christian Manual of Style?
Inspiration
Pen & Pad
A big soft chair
My current notebook near the laptop
Stormy weather
Short fingernails
^_^
((try going to amazon for a copy of the Christian Manual of Style))
Prayer
Time
Coffee
I see other folks are much like me!
I love the thesarsus too, and Action verb list!
1. Creative muse
2. Editorial perspective
3. A dark chocolate bar on hand at all times
quiet space
sense of humor
a good editor
Oh boy- just three things.. Ok. Ok. Ok.
Notebook or just a piece of paper to scribble down ideas, themes or other type of inspiration.
Computer- obvious reason.
Environment or activity. It depends on where I am or what I am doing. I tend to start daydreaming of stories, poetry, or a theme for devotional.
an idea/inspiration
discipline
peace
The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
1) To be moved by the Spirit
2) To Listen to the Spirit
3) To be Open to the Spirit
1. Inspiration
2. Desire
3. Ability
1. Passion
2. Processor
3. Perseverance
1. The subject
2. A substantial knowledge on the subject to meditate on
3. discipline
Confidence
Creativity
A reader
boot straps – pulled up
one foot in front of the other
positive attitude
Time, time, and uh, time.
Sweet tea, a cool breeze, and motivation
with disgression; family, friends, life’s everyday sitations
classical music
quiet
good view