Have you ever written while consuming an alcoholic drink? I’ve found that it often times, can be a great assistant to creating a story, for a few reasons.
- I seem to be more relaxed, and not as worried about grammar (I know, don’t edit, just write, but sometimes I can’t help it). My storyline seems to take a front seat to everything else, and I seem more focused on what is really important, the writing.
- With two or three glasses of wine, my characters are more creative, and sometimes their “personality” begins to shine, however I try my best to keep them in character, but hey, doesn’t everybody need to shine sometime?
- I’ve looked up some of the great writers, and here is the list I found: Top 10 Drunk American Writers.
- It can be like therapy. I have many times, created a “me type” of character, allowing my emotions and feelings to come out, through them. In this article, Psychology Today, reveals that “We Drink and Write for Some of the Same Reasons,” as it’s titled.
Now, I’m not advocating that you get drunk, but I’ve seen that when I write at night, and have had some wine, my writing is better (minus the grammar mistakes), and my thoughts are more focused. Now, this might just be me, but it can make it feel like I’m in a fantasy world, which at some point, every writer needs. They need to not worry about so much, and just WRITE!
I ask you, does drinking while writing help you?
Funny, as I read your post I am sipping a drink of coconut rum and pineappley juice, yummy! I agree that a drink makes me more relaxed for writing, but more than one…not so much! Ha Ha! Overall, I struggle with the writing without editing…so I agree we need to worry less and just write! Cheers!
Thanks for your comment! I do think that people are trying to be “perfect” when they write, especially during the process of their first book, but it’s not all roses and sugar canes along the way! 🙂 “Less worry, more writing,” should be a motto for everybody.
Definitely not. IT may make you FEEL better, then you think your writing is better. You want to watch this. It can get ugly very quickly.
Thanks for your comment, Patricia! You definitely have a point on how it can make you only think your writing will be better…thanks for sharing! Have a great day! 🙂
I agree that a glass of wine or two, can relax the writing process. I find I write more immediately and don’t pause to look at grammar as much (like you suggest) after a couple of drinks. I think writing drafts with a glass of wine is great….. proofing however, is a different kettle of fish, that should be done with a clear head! Great idea for a post! It is a question I have asked myself many times.
Thank you for your comment! Oh, I agree about the proofing! A clear head is definitely needed when editing! Happy Friday!
This is a great post! I’m cracking up that someone compiled a list of the top 10 drunk writers. One day, I hope to grace that list. ;-P
Thank you so much for your hilarious comment! Like you, I I hope to be on that list. 🙂