(I'm fairly new to these forums, so apologies if this has already been covered in another topic somewhere)
Does anyone else have 'writing rituals' that they *need* to do to get in the mood to write? For example, Stephen Fry can only write (at least, he did before) when he had a cigarette.
For me it's a cappuccino and a packet of mini hobnobs. My 'writing partner' has an entire cheeseboard with wine that he whips out. It's rather disturbing 
I'm pretty sure this is everybody's routine.
The phone rings.
The guy says 'where's my stuff?'
You write.
I always find the best time to write is just after Mrs Batley tells me the stairs need a hoover.
She is my Muse 
Quote: Griff @ February 9 2011, 8:26 AM GMTSit down to write.
Check emails.
Go and make a drink.
Reply to pointless argument on the BCG.
Make a writing plan.
Spend ages finding music on iPod.
Reply to emails.
Get a snack.
Start another pointless argument on the BCG.
Realise it's gone midnight.
Browse YouTube.
Top up drink.
Send some emails.
Realise it's time to go to bed.
Write.
That's uncanny!
Precisely what I do every day.
(Except, nothing is pointless on the BCG.) 
Quote: Griff @ February 9 2011, 8:26 AM GMTSit down to write.
Check emails.
Go and make a drink.
Reply to pointless argument on the BCG.
Make a writing plan.
Spend ages finding music on iPod.
Reply to emails.
Get a snack.
Start another pointless argument on the BCG.
Realise it's gone midnight.
Browse YouTube.
Top up drink.
Send some emails.
Realise it's time to go to bed.
Write.
Spot on.
I have no particular rituals or routines, but I do have to write ideas down quick once I have them because my memory is definitely getting worse.
I should have a digital recorder with me in the car each day as I have an hour's drive to work and slightly quicker coming back, but I do have some great ideas which have mysteriously vanished by the time I can access pen and paper.
Sorry, what were we talking about?
Quote: Doctor Chutney @ February 18 2011, 11:50 PM GMTI should have a digital recorder with me in the car
"ARM WRESTLING - with Chas and Dave."
I don't especially have any routine to my writing. I simply inject the heroin and see what comes...
Quote: Tim Walker @ February 19 2011, 1:35 AM GMTI don't especially have any routine to my writing. I simply inject the heroin and see what comes...
And that's just the prescriptions!
Please post that every time you say anything from now on.
Is having it in my sig' going too far?
Not for me!
Well, I think I had better not keep it there. Gotta set an example as a moderator.
Can't keep a straight face!
Hee. I don't know why it's so funny.
You been hanging out with your mate, Graig?