Favorite time of day to write?

Discuss writing, including writing tips & tricks, writing philosophy, writer's block, etc. If you have grammar questions, marketing questions, or if you want feedback on a poem or short story you wrote, please use the corresponding forum below.
Featured Topic: How to Get Your Book Published
Forum rules
If you have spelling or grammar questions, please post them in the International Grammar section.

If you want feedback for poetry or short stories you have written, please post the poem or short story in either the Creative Original Works: Short Stories section or the Creative Original Works: Poetry section.

If you have a book that you want reviewed, click here to submit your book for review.
User avatar
debbie smith
Posts: 62
Joined: 21 Apr 2014, 11:53
Currently Reading: Shadowhorn: Age of the Revenant
Bookshelf Size: 30
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-debbie-smith.html
Latest Review: "Flaherty's Crossing" by Kaylin McFarren

Re: Favorite time of day to write?

Post by debbie smith »

Early morning or evening, otherwise I am distracted by all the things I 'should' be doing instead of writing - like cleaning, cooking, going to work, homework, etc.
Latest Review: "Flaherty's Crossing" by Kaylin McFarren
mathman101
Posts: 29
Joined: 26 Apr 2014, 13:26
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-mathman101.html

Post by mathman101 »

I prefer right after lunch
User avatar
cheshiregator
Posts: 28
Joined: 20 Aug 2013, 21:01
Favorite Author: Lois Lowry
Favorite Book: A Little Princess and The Giver
Currently Reading: Six Wives
Bookshelf Size: 13
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-cheshiregator.html
fav_author_id: 2653

Post by cheshiregator »

I'm a night person in general (it's actually 2:53 am as I type this), but it seems to me like a lot of my writing actually gets done during the day. I sometimes like to write sitting outside, too, so that affects it a little.
User avatar
Yukiora 24
Posts: 282
Joined: 18 Mar 2014, 12:01
Bookshelf Size: 3
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-yukiora-24.html
Latest Review: "Redtail" by Jerry a wilkinson

Post by Yukiora 24 »

During my boring classes x3
Latest Review: "Redtail" by Jerry a wilkinson
User avatar
Carla Hurst-Chandler
Previous Member of the Month
Posts: 8227
Joined: 24 Feb 2012, 20:10
Favorite Author: Pirzig
Favorite Book: Zen and the Art...
Currently Reading: The Lost Landscape
Bookshelf Size: 124

Post by Carla Hurst-Chandler »

Early morning before the break of dawn.
“The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself.”
― Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
katliegh
Posts: 12
Joined: 08 May 2014, 11:35
Favorite Author: George Orwell
Favorite Book: 1984
Currently Reading: Three Graves Full by Jamie Mason
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-katliegh.html
fav_author_id: 1746

Post by katliegh »

My favorite time of day to write is usually when I'm the most busy. You know the time, important tests to study for, household chores to do... For some reason I'm always inspired my the most mundane occurrences in life.
User avatar
Timea
Posts: 268
Joined: 09 Apr 2014, 07:32
Favorite Author: Edgar A. Poe
Favorite Book: <a href="http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelve ... =1580">The Dimension Scales and Other Stories</a>
Currently Reading: Arhipelagul Gulag I
Bookshelf Size: 242
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-timea.html
Latest Review: "Murder Inc." by Christian Cipollini

Post by Timea »

I prefer to write after it is dark outside, I rarely write when it is still light outside. During night time it is more peaceful and there is less noise, I find it easier to concentrate.
Latest Review: "Murder Inc." by Christian Cipollini
scriptbunny
Posts: 117
Joined: 07 Mar 2014, 22:11
Bookshelf Size: 3
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-scriptbunny.html
Latest Review: "LIES" by Elizabeth scott, ph.d. and bridget harwell, ph.d.

Post by scriptbunny »

I definitely prefer to write during the early morning before my mind is made haggard by the vagaries of work.
Latest Review: "LIES" by Elizabeth scott, ph.d. and bridget harwell, ph.d.
R_H_Ali
Posts: 32
Joined: 09 May 2014, 13:55
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-r-h-ali.html

Post by R_H_Ali »

I can write anywhere, anytime, once I can focus and I have a cup of coffee or tea next to me!
CrescentMoon
Posts: 1319
Joined: 08 May 2014, 22:50
Currently Reading: Superhighway
Bookshelf Size: 87
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-crescentmoon.html
Latest Review: "Letorian Descendants- Casey Blane Series (Book 1)" by Jodi Ann Fahey

Post by CrescentMoon »

I like to write when it's dark and quiet outside, so usually early morning or late at night. I can concentrate better when it's quiet and the atmosphere during these times also helps with my writing.
Latest Review: "Letorian Descendants- Casey Blane Series (Book 1)" by Jodi Ann Fahey
User avatar
Katherine E Wall
Posts: 139
Joined: 13 Jul 2013, 14:14
Bookshelf Size: 36
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-katherine-e-wall.html
Latest Review: "Vietnam Memoirs: Part 1" by Don Bonsper

Post by Katherine E Wall »

When I was home educating my children, I had a wonderful pattern to my days. I would be up at five, and put in an hour and a half of writing before the family began stirring. Once my husband was off to work, and the children had their breakfast, chores were out of the way, etc., we would work on studies. When they took their lunch break and free activity time, I would spend some time revising and editing a different work. In the afternoon, we would work on projects and hands-on learning. After supper, I would prepare their work for the next day. Then I would move on to my research and/or planning for my writing session the next day.

Sadly, since my last child went into the school system (they all go in for grade nine and up) this year, I lost the pattern to my days. I think I need to find my way back to that. I was much more productive back then.

Short answer: early morning. :D
"We awaken the muse with the spirit of creativity. We entomb it with the ghoul of self-doubt."

That's right, I have a muse. It is spelled MusE. My writing is influenced by the interactions of people I meet - us and ME.
Latest Review: "Vietnam Memoirs: Part 1" by Don Bonsper
laureng
Posts: 90
Joined: 12 May 2014, 13:54
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-laureng.html

Post by laureng »

I don't have a particular time of day that I like to write. The only rule I have is never late at night, since then I am always more tired and I can't think clearly. But really, there is no real preferred time.
pagenumber394
Posts: 163
Joined: 14 Jun 2014, 15:38
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-pagenumber394.html

Post by pagenumber394 »

3-4 in the morning. I am very creative during these hours. Especially when I am trying to fall asleep!

They call 3 am the witching hour. I have always been a night owl. My best ideas come to me when I am half asleep.
User avatar
malavika413
Posts: 6
Joined: 16 Jun 2014, 00:16
Bookshelf Size: 0

Post by malavika413 »

It depends, but usually in the morning, between 6 AM and 11 AM. I get sluggish by afternoon.
serenasmoothie
Posts: 11
Joined: 16 Jun 2014, 20:47
Bookshelf Size: 0
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-serenasmoothie.html

Post by serenasmoothie »

I usually write in the morning
Post Reply

Return to “Writing Discussion”