What's a Write Out Day?

Recently, I was lassoed into a Write Out at the Broadmoor with my WFTJ writers friends. I must admit though, it didn’t take a lot of convincing. Spending the day with my favorite people is incentive enough, but when you throw in the Broadmoor , I’m hooked.

I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of work I accomplished. As social as I am, I didn’t anticipate a highly productive writing day.

“We have to do this more often,” I reflected aloud as my fingers flew over the keys.

“Um hmm,” they muttered into their laptops.

The creativity was flowing so freely, I thought of asking for a ‘to go’ box, or at the very least, another couple of days.

Convinced yet? Ready to plan your own? Below are a few tips.

What to bring to a write out:

• Laptop
• Cord for laptop
• Lunch money
• Water
• Chocolate
• Idea’s
• Camera
• Pen and paper
• Light jacket
• Reading glasses
• Ipod

Other tips:

• Turn off your cell phone -Leave your family problems at home. They'll survive without you.
  

• Make a plan – stick to a schedule

• Drink plenty of water

• Take several projects so you can chose one that inspires you

• Go somewhere away from home

• Be prepared to socialize – but not too much.

Reasons to Plan a Write Out:

• Spend an entire day writing, free from distractions
• To bounce ideas off each other
• The creative energy is palatable