Check out my new column at Writer Unboxed: Everyday Activities that Definitely Count as Writing.
photo by Mark Hunter
A lot of your daily tasks are perfectly valid parts of the writing process. Don’t believe me? Let’s review a few everyday tasks that totally count as writing time.
Prewriting
Outline. Create a roadmap of where you want your story to go.
Research. Such a broad category, it could encompass pretty much anything, from reading up on medieval weaving techniques to eating a 2 a.m. snack that your stomach will regret come morning.
Sit on the couch drinking cocktails all day, fighting off the ennui. This is kind of a writing stereotype, so don’t be afraid to change things up by embracing the ennui.
Go read the whole thing, why don’t you?