So I’ve heard there’s this thing called Topless Tuesday
Am I doing this right?
Anatomy of a Nap
There is an art to napping. Just ask my cats – they’re expert nappers.
To start with, you do have to do something before the nap that is worthy of a nap. Something like writing a blog post, editing a story, making it all the way to your food dish and back.
Second you need the right place for this nap.
Not all naps are equal. A “five minute pick me up” shouldn’t be taken in bed…
and a good solid 2 hour nap in your office chair is going to cause problems.
If it’s someone else’s office chair, all bets are off.
Have a napping buddy.
Naps are better when you’re curled up next to someone else.
Then you not only add to your sleep quotient, but it counts as a social activity. A full on cuddle pile is perfect for a good nap.
Be prepared to dream.
Naps, since they aren’t like night time sleeping, tend to bring out the really weird dreams.
Better yet, you get to remember them. So have a note book handy for when you wake up.
Then get back to writing/prepping for your next nap.
All the World
All the world is a writing prompt.
Walk down the street. Any street. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a big city or out in the country side. Just go for a walk.
Keep your eyes open. Walking blind is a good way to trip, but that’s not what I mean. I mean look around you. What catches your attention? What strange and wonderful things do you see. What’s the story behind that strange looking rock or the tree that looks like it’s dancing? Who are the people or creatures around you?
There’s a story behind everything. You just have to look for the ones that interest you.
Then go home. Plant yourself in your chair. And write.