Comments on: I hate 8 p.m. at night https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/ Where Are We Going? And Why Am I in This Hand Basket? Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:47:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.9 By: alicamckennajohnson https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7245 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:47:24 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7245 In reply to heathermama.

That could be fun or a lot of trouble.

]]> By: alicamckennajohnson https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7242 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:46:12 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7242 In reply to Karla Darcy.

We all have to find our time to write Karla, I think the important piece is being honest with yourself about when works best for you and not trying to force yourself into being ‘perfect’ or ‘normal’ or someone else.

]]> By: heathermama https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7239 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:34:07 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7239 you need to get that “Dragon” program so you can at least talk and get the ideas out and maybe rework them when your body can function. lol

]]> By: Karla Darcy https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7236 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:58:32 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7236 I’m unfortunately a night person. When my kids were little that was the quiet time when I could write. Used to write from 10pm to 4 am when the kids were old enough to get up by themselves. Doesn’t get me an award for mother of the year but it was the only time I had. Still tend to be a night owl. I suppose it’s whatever works for each of us.

]]> By: alicamckennajohnson https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7233 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:48:12 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7233 In reply to KM Huber.

Thanks Karen I have children every where- personal and work so I don’t get to be picky I must write and edit when I have a free moment. I can just imagine how lovely it is to carve out time. Someday that will be me 🙂

]]> By: alicamckennajohnson https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7230 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:46:53 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7230 In reply to Bill Jones, Jr..

Maybe the next time I get that spark I’ll just go ahead and run with it and see what happens 🙂

]]> By: KM Huber https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7227 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:57:57 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7227 I have always been a morning writer but I discovered that what I really am is a morning editor and and in the afternoon is when I really get creative. Like you, I may know this but I have not yet worked the rest of my life around this revelation. Enjoyed the post.

Karen

]]> By: Bill Jones, Jr. https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7224 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:54:52 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7224 My theory is it’s because the subconscious is what stimulates creativity, and it never sleeps. It also cannot filter or distinguish what’s real so we build up this horde of stimuli that we have to deal with later. Then, when we finally relax enough to no longer want to think, the subconscious asserts itself, and sends our conscious brain its garbage.

I actually make sure I take a break between work and writing. Then, I allocate a specific time to write, usually no more than an hour on weeknights. But I get second winds and I’m a not owl, so it’s probably easier for me.

]]> By: Ryan King https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7221 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:12:57 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7221 In reply to alicamckennajohnson.

hehe. We don’t want you up till then!

]]> By: alicamckennajohnson https://alicamckennajohnson.com/2013/01/i-hate-8-p-m-at-night/#comment-7218 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:45:29 +0000 https://alicamckennajohnson.com/?p=1308#comment-7218 In reply to Ryan King.

I should just got ahead and pound on the keys- I mean even drunken monkey must make words once in a while right? LOL But no caffeine for me- I’m such a light weight I’d be up until 3am! LOL

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