Incredibly work as always Tommy! Jealous of your rigorous routine. Trying to build a better one myself. I love to hear you’re doing an intent dive into Tolkien’s work. I’m doing the same with C.S. Lewis. Love to hear more soon
Thanks Landon! Really appreciate the love. I'm lucky to have time to build a writing routine but it comes with downsides as well (not having full-time employment out of school).
One thing I've discovered about routines is that it has to emerge organically. I've tried so many times to copy someone else's but it's never worked or felt right. The rule I made for myself was: (1) see what feels natural, (2) build some structure around it.
I'd love to chat Tolkien and Lewis sometime! They were best friends so I'm sure there's a lot of connection and commonality.
PS - re-writing routines according to his notes, C.S. Lewis worked from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.
After that, he would eat, walk in the countryside, and meet and talk to others.
He worked again from 5 p.m until 7 p.m. and was in bed by 11 p.m.
I totally agree. I was always envious of the morning writers who could get up and start their day at 5:00 am, whereas I can barely function at 8:30 am. We should definitely set up some time to chat. I am looking forward to reading more of your essays you are planning on publishing. After reading your newsletters for some time, I think we have a very similar approach to writing and our interests. I, too, am starting to write an essay every week in the hopes that my future writing career emerges along the way. Just got start that newsletter too! Looking forward to chatting in the near future.
Thanks Ben! Thought of our conversation before the concert as I was deciding to commit to writing and crafting this essay. It was really nice to hear your encouragement and excitement when I mentioned it to you.
I completely agree. Writing is a mirror for the self -- you discover parts of yourself you would never otherwise. When I started writing regularly, things about myself that I previously ignored appeared on the page like invisible ink.
Incredibly work as always Tommy! Jealous of your rigorous routine. Trying to build a better one myself. I love to hear you’re doing an intent dive into Tolkien’s work. I’m doing the same with C.S. Lewis. Love to hear more soon
Thanks Landon! Really appreciate the love. I'm lucky to have time to build a writing routine but it comes with downsides as well (not having full-time employment out of school).
One thing I've discovered about routines is that it has to emerge organically. I've tried so many times to copy someone else's but it's never worked or felt right. The rule I made for myself was: (1) see what feels natural, (2) build some structure around it.
I'd love to chat Tolkien and Lewis sometime! They were best friends so I'm sure there's a lot of connection and commonality.
PS - re-writing routines according to his notes, C.S. Lewis worked from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.
After that, he would eat, walk in the countryside, and meet and talk to others.
He worked again from 5 p.m until 7 p.m. and was in bed by 11 p.m.
I totally agree. I was always envious of the morning writers who could get up and start their day at 5:00 am, whereas I can barely function at 8:30 am. We should definitely set up some time to chat. I am looking forward to reading more of your essays you are planning on publishing. After reading your newsletters for some time, I think we have a very similar approach to writing and our interests. I, too, am starting to write an essay every week in the hopes that my future writing career emerges along the way. Just got start that newsletter too! Looking forward to chatting in the near future.
Great explanation about writing Tommy, really happy to see you throwing yourself into it even more
Thanks Ben! Thought of our conversation before the concert as I was deciding to commit to writing and crafting this essay. It was really nice to hear your encouragement and excitement when I mentioned it to you.
Writing itself is one of the deepest things one will ever do. It’s more soulful, if you choose to connect.
Hey Ahava! Thanks for the note!
I completely agree. Writing is a mirror for the self -- you discover parts of yourself you would never otherwise. When I started writing regularly, things about myself that I previously ignored appeared on the page like invisible ink.
Hope to keep in touch :)