- Nothing can ruin your session like a rumbly tummy. The moment you stop to fix a meal, you lose thirty minutes minimum. If you go out to get something, you lose an hour. That is if you can get back into the swing of things when you return. Hunger pangs are the enemy of the binge writer.
- If you have an amazing spouse who will cook for you, recruit them to make and deliver your food. I know this sounds like they are your servant, but if you want to be a serious writer… you have to write. And if your spouse wants you to be a serious writer and actually finish a book… you have to write, and they have to support you.
- If you are single, pre-make the food. I eat a lot of leftovers when I binge write. You can also use frozen meals. The microwave is a binge writer’s best friend.
- And don’t forget about cereal. It’s easy and quick, and you can eat it for three meals a day if you have to.
- It doesn’t matter if you are slow at typing or fast at typing—just write. I only get about 25 words per minute, but I can still churn out around 12K-15K words a day. Just imagine what I could accomplish if I could double my speed and write faster.
- Forget about editing, forget about grammar, forget about punctuation, and forget about ensuring details are accurate. That’s what the editing process is for. It’s not called binge editing—It’s binge writing, so write.
- BONUS: Exercise
- If you don’t move—you die. No, seriously, this is true. You should always try to move around for five minutes once every hour. I like to do air squats, lunges, jumping jacks, planks, knee lifts, and pace around the room.
- I use this time to think about what I am working on, and then create a game plan for how I am going to write it all over the next hour.
If you follow these 5 easy steps, you’ll be binge writing in no time. And, you’ll be well on your way to new projects and new stories.
Do you have any more tips from your binge writing sessions? Share in the comments below.
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I loved this article, Cyle, I find it difficult finding quiet time to write. I may have to schedule a date at the library
I like it loud when I write. I want my mind to get lost… I go to my happy writing place… which usually includes Disney Radio. 🙂
Disney is a great place to go
Cherrilynn, I am planning to visit again soon. Hopefully run in one of their themed 5K’s in February.
Interesting approach, Cyle! This reminds me of a well-known novelist who used to write 2 or 3 books a year – each within a couple of weeks! It’s also the thinking behind writer’s retreats where a poet or writer goes to a quiet, prayerful environment to do this with no phones, TV, or typical distractions. Other members of our Christian Poets & Writers group on Facebook will appreciate your ideas and suggestions too, so I’ll highlight your post on the Christian Poets & Writers blog – http://www.christianpoetsandwriters.com. God bless.
Thank you so much, Mary. I appreciate the share. 🙂