Much of the writing process seems to be about putting yourself in a writing state of mind. Several of the entries on this blog cover different ways I lure my writing self to the page: fountain pens, pretty journals, cupcakes, overpriced headphones.
What about a writing uniform?
I’ve bought NaNoWriMo gear to remind me of the superhuman writing feats I have achieved. In fact, I’m so proud of my first-ever NaNoWriMo “victory” that my poor husband may have to accidentally lose my black t-shirt, which is stained and threadbare at this point.
Some people have suggested getting a “writing hat” or scarf or some other token that says “let’s get down to business.” (Chris Baty’s novel-writing kit includes a “Novelist” button that you can pin on your jammies if you like.)
The idea intrigues me. I simply haven’t decided what type of uniform would fit my personality.
Maybe it should depend on the genre in which I’m working:
- A fedora for mystery/thrillers
- A feather boa for romance
- A hockey mask for horror
Do you have a writing uniform? Maybe a lucky shirt or some other token? Any fun, crazy suggestions for my uniform?
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If you were writing humor you could dress like a clown.
Or for kids stories you could hold a lollipop. You just need to learn to type 100 words a minute with one hand..
And using costumes would have advantages.
Your husband would always know what to expect.
I’m guessing he’d probably hope for the boa days, ha,ha..
Hmm… Intriguing ideas, Glen. Actually, you’ve made me think about the possibilities for a character who likes to wear costumes. What happens when she deliberately changes costumes to throw people off? (You only *think* it’s a feather boa day, but really, she should be wearing her Freddy Krueger knives…)