Since Camp NaNoWriMo started, I have realized that I have a pretty solid writing routine. I only realized this a day or two ago when I tried to write in the morning, which is the time of day I don’t usually write, and it was so hard! Anyways, this is my writing routine and I hope you enjoy.

~7:00pm~

I usually begin writing around seven in the evening, give or take. I just like writing later on in the day once things have settled and the sun has begun going down. I throw my phone across the room onto my bed, with it on Do Not Disturb, and then I warm up by re reading the last paragraph or few sentences I wrote the previous day so I know where I am going with the story, and this is something I recommend everyone do! With Camp NaNoWriMo happening, I have been doing their writing sprints on their twitter sprint page: @NaNoWordSprints, and there, they hold writing sprints that last anywhere from 10-30 minutes. When Camp NaNoWriMo is not happening though, I usually write for 30 minutes, take a break, and then keep writing.

~7:30pm~

This is usually when I take my first break, and during this time I go to the bathroom, and grab a drink or snack. Sometimes I write with tea, but it isn’t something I NEED in order to write, but sometimes during my break I will get some green tea (one of my favourite teas!). My break generally last 5-10 minutes, but is very important because you need to give your mind a break after a bit!

~7:40pm~

By this time I am back at my computer and ready to write! I keep writing and depending on how tired I am, or what time I have to be up in the morning, I will stop and hour or two later. If I am really into a scene though, I will write for HOURS without realizing and forget to take break, but in those instances its okay! I know its good to take breaks, but like I said, I get carried away easily with writing so I usually only take that first break.

~8:30-9:30pm~

I usually finish writing anywhere around this time and finish with somewhere between 1,000-3,000 words, all depending on the scene I am writing and how I am feeling energy wise. But yeah! I will close my laptop and that is my writing for the day.

That is all for my writing routine and I hope you enjoyed! Comment below any rituals or routines that you have when you write, because I would love to know 🙂