That writing is part of the scaffolding of three is wonderful, Fran. I love seeing that. Being pragmatic about what works is definitely important, but you have a good a la carte menu of things you shift to after the first three! Do you write somewhere specific (in front of a window maybe you said)? Thank you for sharing “A” words, too. Have a good week!
I have a desk in front of a window, yes, that looks out onto trees and sky. A recliner faces another window. Sometimes I write there, using a TV tray to hold the laptop. I always write on a portable keyboard, often held in my lap.
I like writing what I call “triads,” three words that just come. I always find something to say that seems fresh, at least to me.
A words: Attitude
Alchemy
Anarchy
Each more visceral that the previous
I’ve written for years about morning routines. How I plan one out and it lasts for, oh, a day.
Morning and disability really don’t mix. Too many things take too long. So I stick with
1. Getting out of bed
2. Showering (not every day)/dressing
3. Writing exercise
After that, in no particular order: breakfast, time outdoors, writing for Substack.
Email, I don’t want to think about.
Coffee, not necessary, but I like the taste of it.
And I’m not good at putting the NYT Spelling Bee off till later in the day.
That writing is part of the scaffolding of three is wonderful, Fran. I love seeing that. Being pragmatic about what works is definitely important, but you have a good a la carte menu of things you shift to after the first three! Do you write somewhere specific (in front of a window maybe you said)? Thank you for sharing “A” words, too. Have a good week!
I have a desk in front of a window, yes, that looks out onto trees and sky. A recliner faces another window. Sometimes I write there, using a TV tray to hold the laptop. I always write on a portable keyboard, often held in my lap.
I like writing what I call “triads,” three words that just come. I always find something to say that seems fresh, at least to me.