What is the best writing setup ? (part 1)
Posted by HED in hacks
When you don't have time to write, you make time to write. This means you will try to write in weird places and situations. Since I am one of these people, let me share with you some writing setups I tested.
Writing in the train, longhand
The worst writing setup ever for me ! Being in the train means a ton of people around you : there's absolutely no room to write, even when you are seated. I write in a microscopic notebook, and bringing A4 printouts of my scenes to edit is a big no-no (unless I ask permission to use other people's laps as tables). And of course, you have to change trains inbetween, breaking your concentration mid-sentence. And did I mention the noise ?
Pros : writing longhand is relaxing
Cons : almost everything - the worst being when you come back home and you're unable to read what you've written in your train notebook !
Writing in the toilet, with a laptop
Hey, no kidding, even Chris Baty advised it in No Plot, No Problem. It's the perfect place to isolate yourself and write. And you don't look antisocial when you go there. Most of the time, the quietness makes you feel more inspired, thus productive (provided you don't have a wi-fi connection which makes you waste time). Just make sure you don't stay too long because it will look suspicious.
Pros : absolute quietness and concentration.
Cons : time limit