Friday 18 November 2011

Friday Fives: Things I need to write

The nice people over at Paper Hangover come up with a blog prompt every week. This week they want to know what five things we need to write (apart from the obvious).

1: Coffee. This is a common one I think. I never sit down to write without a double shot Americano.

2: My office chair.I have a lovely office chair that is possibly the comfiest thing I own. Plus, when I adjust it for my kitchen table my feet don't touch the ground making me feel like I'm about five.

3: Polly Pocket to be asleep. Newborns and creativity don't go together. Though I can now type while holding her, which I feel deserves some kind of prize.

4: Write or Die. Without this application my productivity would be even lower than it is now. Which, my friends is really saying something.

5: Wikipedia. Necessary for fact finding. It isn't without its perils, sometimes I fall down the black hole of procrastination and research crazy things like 1970s fish finger adverts. It's truly a double edged sword.

What about you? What do you need?
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12 comments:

  1. Emily R. King18 November 2011 at 20:20

    Write or Die. Love it! I won't forget it.

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  2. julie fedderson18 November 2011 at 20:39

    I love Wikipedia, but it is a major time suck. I will have to check out Write or Die.

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  3. Caitlin Vincent18 November 2011 at 20:52

    Coffee for sure :) Although, sometimes Earl Grey tea suffices. I also need to be warm, so a blanket is generally involved for me

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  4. Unknown18 November 2011 at 20:57

    I have a friend who swears by Write or Die. I've never tried it.

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  5. Sarah18 November 2011 at 21:01

    Coffee... yes! Going to make some right now. :)

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  6. Jaime Morrow18 November 2011 at 21:27

    Coffee definitely! And I use Wikipedia far more than I probably should, but it's just so darn helpful. You're right about it being a total vortex, though. I've wasted plenty of time researching things irrelevant to my WIP :-)

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  7. Alicia Gregoire18 November 2011 at 23:04

    Write or Die is a must when I'm suffering an ADD moment.

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  8. Heather19 November 2011 at 01:34

    I like how Polly Pocket needs to be asleep! I can just see that now! I have to have either diet coke or tea (preferably earl grey or english breakfast or scottish breakfast!)

    I hope things are going well for you and the little one!

    Heather

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  9. Bailey Hammond19 November 2011 at 03:07

    Coffee! It's almost too late for me to drink some right now, but I really want some. I may have to substitute apple cider. I haven't tried Write or Die either, but I think it's because I don't people, much less programs, telling me I have to do something. Or I'll die. But that's just a personal preference. :)

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  10. Miss Cole19 November 2011 at 08:15

    Maybe you could get a special baby carrier and strap Polly Pocket to you while you work? ;)

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  11. Sarah Tokeley19 November 2011 at 13:05

    Tea and diet coke :-)

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  12. Anonymous27 November 2011 at 16:28

    Wiki is definitely on my list. As is Googles Maps. Without them, I'd have a hard time writing about anything. :) Also, something to drink (usually water or Diet Dr. Pepper), and a blanket around my shoulders (because it's much preferable to a sweatshirt, apparently).
    And I'm with you on country music! So not my thing.

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