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AUTHOR QUIRKS AND WRITING HABITS

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Most authors must have certain conditions in place in order to get their “WRITE” on. I know a few of these people.

Music

this is a subjective area as some love to listen to music to inspire them to write. Some like  rock, jazz or heavy metal. One author says the genre of music depends deeply on the  story shes writing.  Another writer stated that he picks out a soundtrack for each book as he writes.  Personally, I go for 70’s classic rock or 60’s and usually just listen to the radio as I type.

Others watch old movies or have television as a backdrop for their creativity.

Food and Drink

I am the one who snacks while I write.  I also need a beverage it’s usually coffee or cola. One person only drinks tea and another just has water for health reasons.

Apparel

Depending where you live. A Florida writer…

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About The Owl Lady

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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