Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Whose Rule?

Write, Share, Give

Here is my struggle. There is a ‘rule’ about slicing that I am sure I impose on myself. I prefer to write first thing in the morning, when the house is still quiet and before the chaos of the day. If I wait until the chaos subsides I am likely to want to curl up with a book and the next thing I’ll know will be the light of dawn.

So, how do I write a slice for that day when the day hasn’t happened yet? See the dilemma? Like I said, the ‘rule’ is probably of my own making. I know many people slice about something from a day rather than necessarily that day.

Yes, my writing would happen before some of you have even had dinner the day before. Yes, I would then have to wait for it to be midnight in EST to link, but my writing would be completed.

Do I continue to keep my ‘rule’ or just get over it and focus on the writing being a peak into life?

Thoughts?

6 comments:

  1. I am a morning writer too. I really hate writing at night and I don't think I write nearly as well. So far this year, I've drafted a slice each night, then gotten up in the morning and revised it, then posted it. So far, that's working for me.

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  2. I'm drafting a bit ahead. There are multiple ideas started on my computer. I choose one to develop and work it a bit. I'm a morning slicer and proud of it. I'm going to try to get back to the page to comment more in the evening. I learn so much by reading other slices.

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  3. I can definitely relate. This year my plan is to slice before I go to bed, post when I wake up and comment on three. I know the day will get ahead of me and I will have angst. Do what works best for you.

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  4. I compose as the day goes along (in my head) and write and comment when I get home (an expert on day 3!). Do whatever makes you happy!

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  5. I compose as the day goes along (in my head) and write and comment when I get home (an expert on day 3!). Do whatever makes you happy!

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  6. I didn't know you were that much of a rule follower. As one who is one, I say get over it and just write because I love to read whatever you have written. (From a totally unbiased observer:)

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