- Ampelmann
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Re: Where Do You Prefer To Write?
Normally I like to write at my desk, but in the nice weather writing outside is a great alternative. It depends on where the machine I want to use is located!
As for background noises, it depends on what I'm writing. Normally a bit of conversation or music is alright, but when I really want to knuckle down I prefer complete silence.
The time of day doesn't really matter; if I'm free and the machine is ready, it's time to write!
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Re: Where Do You Prefer To Write?
I love hearing that others have that itch to type. I get these powerful pulls to sit and write, typing, and really need to take the time and do it. Most of my writing is done in my bedroom, at a little writing desk tucked into the corner, on a rounded green Hermes 3000. I have a picnic table in the front yard, and will haul everything out there if the weather is nice. I also keep another similar Hermes out in a little travel trailer, parked a few miles out of town, and will spend time there writing, as well. Music would be Pandora, with a Nora Jones station, or something like it.
- colrehogan
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I know that I already answered earlier in the thread, but agree with Ampelmann on the location. Regarding the music, it depends on what kind of writing I am doing. I find that some 80's music can help (again - this depends on the writing. The time of day is generally in the evening as I work all day.
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- igotztowrite
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Gary wrote:
I also keep another similar Hermes out in a little travel trailer, parked a few miles out of town, and will spend time there writing, as well. Music would be Pandora, with a Nora Jones station, or something like it.
Travel trailer and Nora Jones = Perfect! Although I don't prefer vocals when writing. Nora Jones might be an exception. Her music is dreamy.
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I prefer a-Ha for writing. I am not familiar with Nora Jones.
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- igotztowrite
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Thread Starter- colrehogan
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Nice! Thanks.
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One of the nicest spots I know of and like to type there is over in Lampasas, Texas, by Lampasas Creek. There is a park there with a walkway bridge and several picnic tables all overlooking the creek, which, more often than not, has a flock of ducks swimming up and down. I like to go over there with my girlfriend when it's kind of misty, bring out my trusty '49 Royal Arrow portable ("Daddy Sam,"--it was her father's typewriter. He used to use it when he ran a car dealership in Archer City, Texas. I named it after him), and type love letters to the tune of Tony Bennett's "The Second Time Around."
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- Persiflage
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1) For my portables, I would write on a table or on my lap. (I don't use a standard yet as I have been putting off doing up my Royal KMM)
2) Nothing but silence, except the clickety-clacking of the typewriter.
3) I normally sit down and write when I'm winding down in the evening.
- Javi
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Re: Where Do You Prefer To Write?
1) I have no specific preferences at home, it depends on the moment. Most of times I stay at the basement because that´s where I keep most of the typewriters, but frequently I take them somwhere else. And when I´m outside there is a very special place: la Fuente el Sol (the Sun Fountain).
2) I use music as a wall to isolate myself when writing, and as inspiration as well. I rarely write in silence.
3) Late evening, no doubt about it.
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