Comments on: Nap Your Novel Into Existence

By: Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:51:33 +0000

Great points, I used to think naps were for kids and ole folks, but power naps are awesome. I discovered the amazing ability to lay down and fall asleep almost instantly and get 15 minutes of rest. Does wonders for tired eyes, stress and, most certainly, creative dead ends.

Only problem is when my mind is running too fast. Then when I lay down ideas keep tumbling around and I can’t get any relaxation.

By: Violeta

Violeta — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:44:33 +0000

Mhm. Agreed, esp on the notebook part. I have so many notebooks and so many pens that usually escape me exactly when I need them, pesky little buggers. But yeah, I like that: ‘Fatigue is a sneaky bandit.’ That is its secret power.

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Sleeping on it » A. S. Andrews — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:58:36 +0000

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How To Deal With Quarky Writing Rituals — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:43:09 +0000

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By: ryan

ryan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:19:17 +0000

Hey Monica,

I used to be a terrible napper too. I accidentally became a morning person; don’t ask how – I don’t know. The earlier I get up and get working, the more self-indulgent I become in the afternoons. Terrible, but I’m going with it for now.

Missives from the burbs – This is true!

By: Monica Rodriguez

Monica Rodriguez — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:26:05 +0000

You’ve made a great point, Ryan. Sometimes, after an afternoon of productive writing, I still battle with the urge (or need?) to write more after dinner. I have occasionally been able to tell myself that I don’t have to write until I’ve run myself into the ground. Fatigue is not a writer’s friend.

But I’m a terrible napper – as in I rarely am able to fall asleep during the day. I still may try out the idea one day, just in case. I could always use a burst of creativity.

By: Stormy

Stormy — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:05 +0000

This is hilarious and so true! The alarm is the key (and the coffee )!

By: Missives From Suburbia

Missives From Suburbia — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:35:44 +0000

I’ve also found that putting someone else down for a nap (like my eighteen-month-old) and the sheer boredom that follows is a ripe land for creativity.