Hey, I just finished writing my first book tonight (well my first rough draft anyway) and I was thinking...
I remember reading Stephen King's "Misery" where Paul Sheldon always has a glass of champagne and a cigarette just after he finishes a book. And I was wondering, do any of you other writers on here have rituals like that? I was thirsty so I went and grabbed a Ginger Ale from the fridge, not much, but it could be a tradition I guess...
So tell me, do you have any rituals like that, or do you know of any other authors who have rituals or traditions when finishing a book?
2007-10-28 15:54:49 · 3 answers · asked by tron451 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
No, I didn't type "The End" but I did enjoy unjamming the printer about 100 times!
2007-10-28 16:31:55 · update #1
Congrats kiddo. You need to come up with something better than a ginger ale though. Did it feel good to type THE END? Great - now take a little break and get busy on the second draft.
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They're, Their, There - Three Different Words.
Careful or you may wind up in my next novel.
Pax - C
2007-10-28 16:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on finishing your first book! About writing rituals, I don't really have a ritual when I finish a book, but while I'm writing I always like to have some background music playing, it helps me focus. Relaxing music of course, not very loud music. But after I finish, I don't really have a ritual - I'm just very happy that I did!
Congratulations again!
2007-10-29 03:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by Corrida 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually make myself a Long Island Ice Tea and call it a night of course that's before doing a celebratory dance to whatever is playing on the computer at the time.
2007-10-28 16:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by maria92588 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋