How to find your writing groove

“Sleep deprivation is a wonderful thing.”

— James Garside

Music sounds best at three in the morning. I will die on this hill.

What can scratched vinyl teach you about writing in the hour of the wolf?

This episode is a sleep-deprived look at the hidden mechanics of creativity.

How to get your brain to shut up. How to get into flow. How to use pressure, weight, and rhythm to move past the scratches in your head.

It’s all about the needle, the groove, and the click.

This episode is brought to you by:

Nobody.

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Chapter 23 by James Garside. A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I’m also funny — I probably should’ve led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let’s be part of each other’s stories. More at: jamesgarside.net

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