Writing Dangerously in the Nude
Have you ever stripped down before sitting at your desk to write? Yes, your underwear...and do hold onto your garters, I'm not handing out lap dances! I'm a terrible dancer. Let me explain... its hot here in London, and air-conditioning is largely a myth, unless you live at the Ritz...even then, I'm not sure its tolerated. In any case, this weekend I sat down and wrote. In my underwear. And let me tell you, due to the heat that evening, it wasn't so much liberating as a necessity. Did it make a difference? Well, ladies and gents, I finally finished my second draft of my current manuscript! So, it's a yes from me! And extra house points from my Muse. She's happily sipping martinis beside the pond right now.
Now, if you are hesitant to try this method yourself, remember, its practically an obligatory tradition amongst writers, -Victor Hugo did it, Hemingway too, and this may surprise you - so did the late great Miss Agatha Christie. So, my recommendation for unexpected heat waves? Strip down and sit down and get writing dangerously. You may just enjoy it! I secretly did...well, not so secret now. Just be careful to dash between windows if your shutters aren't closed...
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A/N: Lets face it, if you're going to write in your underwear, make it something inspiring! Happy writing this week. It's still hot today, but apparently we are due thunderstorms - I LOVE thunderstorms!
Talei xox
Now, if you are hesitant to try this method yourself, remember, its practically an obligatory tradition amongst writers, -Victor Hugo did it, Hemingway too, and this may surprise you - so did the late great Miss Agatha Christie. So, my recommendation for unexpected heat waves? Strip down and sit down and get writing dangerously. You may just enjoy it! I secretly did...well, not so secret now. Just be careful to dash between windows if your shutters aren't closed...
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| Ruffles, essential for writing dangerously |
A/N: Lets face it, if you're going to write in your underwear, make it something inspiring! Happy writing this week. It's still hot today, but apparently we are due thunderstorms - I LOVE thunderstorms!
Talei xox
Comments
Matthew, if I lived in Georgia, I'd built a snow room...like to play in when it was really, really, really hot! ;)
Meredith, go on! give it a go! Turn off the AC for just a few hours! ;)
Colene, you're all spoilt over there! But, I suspect 90's + would kill me too, and I'd probably be sipping alot more cocktails than usually...which is a lot.
Talli, * high five * I am sitting in my underwear right now as I type this out! There's a gentle breeze every few seconds from my window - so its kinda like AC but like...not... hmm ;-)
TS, yes do it! And report back here with results! ;)
We have had really great thunderstorms the last few evenings...thunder so loud it scares you and shakes the house! Love it, though.
Jessie, you're in Vegas! Now that is hot! Good point, 110 degrees, I'd wilt in the AC even... ;)
Duncan In Kuantan
Duncan, ah Malaysia - perfect conditions for dressing down! I think the Muse needs to be released some times. ;)
Won't happen again;)
EL