Late night writing habits. 1.

1. The pre-writing read. In which I read an extensive amount in whatever book I happen to be reading.

2. Gum chewing. I read somewhere that chewing gum flows more blood to your brain, allowing you to think more clearly. I chew for the entire writing session.

3. Kool-Aid in a small glass. The flavors may change but the glass stays the same. Tiny, tiny glass. This gives me time to rest my mind as I walk to the kitchen to refill it. This glass needs to be refilled at least once every 100 words. My current Kool-Aid favorite - Arctic Green Apple.

4. Printing the pages. At the end of the night, have to print the pages. It's a gratification thing. Touchable proof. Proof of progress.

Printing tonight's pages right now.