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How deep is your concentration when you're in the writing zone?

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PapaBear:
Its funny that you put multi-vehicle accident as one of the choices. I've actually experienced that one. I was out writing in the garden, and apparently this car comes speeding down the hill and smashes head on into another car coming around the corner. I say apparently because I was so into the writing that I honestly didn't notice the cars hitting each other right in front of me until I looked up to take a sip of water.  :-\

Alas, I rarely get so focused nowadays. Now every little thing will bug me and break my concentration.

meg_evonne:

--- Quote from: PapaBear on July 28, 2008, 06:22:00 AM ---Its funny that you put multi-vehicle accident as one of the choices. I've actually experienced that one. I was out writing in the garden, and apparently this car comes speeding down the hill and smashes head on into another car coming around the corner. I say apparently because I was so into the writing that I honestly didn't notice the cars hitting each other right in front of me until I looked up to take a sip of water.  :-\
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Yes, i did include it as a joke--but obviously we have an avid writer that fits the bill!  Welcome papabear!

dogsoldier:
Once I'm in the zone, I'm in. Until that magic "click" happens, nearby noise is a pain.

prophet224:
Like many, I'm sure, I go back and forth.  I tend to hear most things around me, but remain fairly immersed in the writing and can go back to it pretty quickly.  I'd call it "maintaining the zone".  I also grew up reading on the school bus, in the halls, etc.  I remember how I'd walk through the halls at work reading a book, stepping around people and objects without looking up.  People found it very amusing. :)  I believe that translates over to writing as well... I just can't do it while walking, sadly. :(

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