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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Outlandish (05/19/11)
I’m a writer. Need I say more? I write at all times of the day and night – jot down ideas on little corners of Electric bills and slightly used tissues, and have been known to write by lakes, back yards, cabanas, and even in bed. I keep a writing pad and a pen on the night stand.

Okay, that’s not too weird, or, is it?

How do I ready myself to write? Perhaps this is way off the beaten path as I require just the right kind of music – usually Native American or classical Christian choirs with full orchestra. Having the full orchestra and the voices of 300 people help dredge up the drama in my spirit.

I like my desk free of clutter and crumbs and love to lay out either newly purchased ink pens or just a collection of colored pens – you know, so I can see the colors on the writing pad. About now you’re asking, why don’t you use your computer? Good question – I do use my computer after I jot down ideas and goals for the day.

The most unusual way I prepare myself for the next great novel is to wear a hat. Uh-huh, that’s right! A hat. I have a leather Australian-style cowboy/girl hat that must be on top of my head or all the good stuff stays hidden in my soul.

Yes, let’s not forget to pray and ask God for direction before writing, however, God made us all unique - and relaxing and even enjoying our own quirkiness is a key ingredient to creativity.

Oh, I’ve forgotten one other thing – my desk must be next to a window so I can watch the birds, movement of the trees, and any other critter that graces my yard.
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Lisa Fowler
05/26/11
Interesting but not unlike so many of the rest of us- except maybe for the hat. Keep writing. Thanks for sharing.
Beth LaBuff 
05/29/11
I could picture the setting. I've tried a few of these, and now I may have to get one of those Australian cow-girls hats, I could use a little inspiration. :) This was fun to see your writing routine!
diana kay
05/29/11
lovely :-) I somehow just chew the ideas around and write... i don't have all these rituals. but i must say when i used to write long assignments for my studies then the big piece of paper and the coloured pens and word maps and spider diagrams would come out.
not quite sure how on theme of outlandish it is but i enjoyed it anyway :-)
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
06/02/11
All the things you mentioned might be strange for a non-writer, but we writers all have and understand those quirks! You told a lovely story that made me smile.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
06/03/11
Congratulations for ranking9th in level one!