Bernadette Benda

Eons ago I wrote a blog about what time of day is the best to write (you can read it here).

I was for writing at whatever time of day that works for you. And I still stand by this. Time is not our own, and what time we have we have to use (that was contradictory but you know what I mean).

BUT, I have noticed that writing in the morning is – different from writing at other times of the day.

While my brain is busy in the morning, is hasn’t yet been filled with the events of the day, and it feels quieter. It’s also more quiet in the house and the sun isn’t as bright so yeah there’s a general quietness about everything. And quietness brings focus.

And it’s nice to start off the day with what I love doing most: writing. To have those quiet hours before all the other frantic work has to be done.

I also feel like I can put all my focus on writing in the morning. Anything else I have to get done that day can be done later. I know I’ll have plenty of time to do it afterwards.

But what about other times of day? What about if I can’t write in the morning?

Because there are days when I can’t, when I have to get out of the house too early. Those days I write in the afternoon, which can be hard as: my mind is now racing with the events of the day, and it’s usually after dance rehearsal so I’m exhausted. BUT, I have a certain love for late afternoon writing sessions, when the sun is really bright and coming hot and orange through my window (nearly setting my laptop on fire). Like I can feel the Vitamin D feeding my creativity.

Or it’s dark and rainy and I sit down on my bed and light a candle (and probably ice my shins) and put on the Hobbit soundtrack or something. #mood.

So what I’m saying is (if I’m saying anything) is write whenever you can, BUT I do believe that the morning has some special qualities to it, and if you can write in the mornings I would say DO IT.

What about you? What time of day do you prefer to write?

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