Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Tue, May 15 2018
Writing aside...
When we write, we use parts of our brain that may not be in use by most of the population in exactly the same way. That's not a scientific observation, but it seems to be true, in my experience. The fact that our brains are very busy may mean that our bodies are less active in many instances. We usually sit to write, so we're rarely walking or cooking dinner. We may be thinking about a story as we move, but when we sit down to the mechanics of actually writing our brains are occupied with getting words down, whether through typing or handwriting. (Some also record spoken words.)
When we're not actually forming words and we're thinking, conversing or listening, some of us need something to do with our hands. It's also true for other desk jobs, such as sitting in on a meeting or waiting for software to compile. Workers whose brains are busy but whose bodies are on pause may feel the need to fidget with something. Pen clips, rubber bands or other objects may find their way into nervous hands. Some twirl their own hair or turn a ring on a finger to keep the hands busy. What's your favorite way to fidget? Check out these fidget widgets and get more ideas for fidgeting.
posted at: 10:48 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
When we write, we use parts of our brain that may not be in use by most of the population in exactly the same way. That's not a scientific observation, but it seems to be true, in my experience. The fact that our brains are very busy may mean that our bodies are less active in many instances. We usually sit to write, so we're rarely walking or cooking dinner. We may be thinking about a story as we move, but when we sit down to the mechanics of actually writing our brains are occupied with getting words down, whether through typing or handwriting. (Some also record spoken words.)
When we're not actually forming words and we're thinking, conversing or listening, some of us need something to do with our hands. It's also true for other desk jobs, such as sitting in on a meeting or waiting for software to compile. Workers whose brains are busy but whose bodies are on pause may feel the need to fidget with something. Pen clips, rubber bands or other objects may find their way into nervous hands. Some twirl their own hair or turn a ring on a finger to keep the hands busy. What's your favorite way to fidget? Check out these fidget widgets and get more ideas for fidgeting.
posted at: 10:48 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry