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#1 (**permalink**) 03-24-2012

The poet Sylvia Plath used to write during the wee hours of the morning, right before her little ones woke up. I find the times before and right after sunrise to be the most conducive as well. Like Plath I, too, have kids and the distraction-free and precious peace the early mornings bring me is just priceless! Plus the symbolism of the new day seems to carry with it new ideas and a fresh whiff of energy.

I hate writing in the afternoons. I'd rather do something else than write because during the afternoons distractions are abound. Contrariwise, at times I'd rather do nothing, but enjoy a lazy afternoon.

Nights are quiet, too. I like writing at night - used to, anyway. When I was in college I could stay up all night writing. Now, I'd rather cuddle up to my loved one.

So, what's your story?

#2 (**permalink**) 03-24-2012

I'm a night-owl so I'm more inspired to write quite late at night to around 2am but then it also depends on my mood. I usually find it hard to write in a morning or afternoon so when I collaborated with a newspaper, I'd leave until late unless I was pushing a deadline of course.

#3 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012

I am so jealous of you guys who actually know a time and such where you can do this.

With me my creativity comes in such weird spurts - and when it does I have to take advantage and may sit and write for 2 or 3 days straight. But when I'm not in that mode I can sit and look at the screen for hours and accomplish nothing.

#4 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012

I haven't been blogging for a while and I must get back to it. I get ideas and jot them down. When I'm in the mood I'll write a number of blog posts and add them individually over time. I prepare them on a laptop in front of tv and put them on a flash drive then upload them through my desktop during the day.

I do my best writing when I'm wide awake and in a great frame of mind as I like to write with some humour and I can't do that if I'm not in the mood.

I've had so much going in in recent months that by day's end my brain feels like it's swirling down the plughole with the bathwater ... not tonight dear lol

Lynne

#5 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012

@Pam, at least you have a creative gene. Some people wish they could write but they either don't know how to transmit their thoughts or they don't have a creative bone in their body. Even though I am normally more inspired to write in the wee hours, sometimes an idea flashes and I have to get it down. I'm just glad I enjoy writing because I absolutely love reading, I just wish I could write creative stories but I don't think I'm clever enough to come up with an engaging plot with interesting and unexpected twists... that's something I really admire in story-writers.

#6 (**permalink**) 05-29-2012

I'm just finishing a blogathon where I blogged every day for the month of May. The problem with writing is that sometimes you can't be creative - you just have to write.

Early morning is my best time or in my room with the door closed with the threat that mom can't be disturbed unless there is blood involved.
jan

#7 (**permalink**) 05-30-2012

For me, writing material such as my poetry, short stories etc. usually comes on me during or after a very good meal. LOL. I don't know why, maybe it's because I'm usually in a good, cheerful mood and the wheels get to turning.

As far as writing material for business purposes (not necessarily my own projects), it would be most likely early afternoon hours that I'm most efficient.

@ Pam, I have definitely experienced my blank writing moments as well. If I'm not passionate about the project it can be more painful than watching paint dry.

#8 (**permalink**) 05-30-2012

I definitely agree with you. I have a kid too so I write first thing in the morning, right while having my cup of coffee. It's quiet so I can think, and my kid's still asleep as well. I used to write at night, but that style just doesn't fit when you already have a family. =)

#9 (**permalink**) 12-14-2012

I feel I am always at my most productive and creative in the morning after my daughter has gone to school and in the evenings.

#10 (**permalink**) 3 Weeks Ago

I tend to write at 4:30 am most days. My house is quiet and I can actually think when the noise finally stops. You have to find what works best for you and do it.