It’s almost a cliché that writing and wine go together. I
hear many writers talk about how they sit in front of their PC, glass of wine
in hand; I feel very chick-lit when I do it myself. But you know, it does
actually work. For me, anyway.
Admittedly wine isn’t always my drink of choice. You’ll
often find me with a can of cider or a homemade Mojito. But yes, I find wine a
great aid to writing. Specifically, it aids the flow. We all wrestle with our
inner censor (no good if you’re an erotica writer) or inner editor; we all have
the temptation to sit and fiddle with a sentence rather than just get on with
it.
And wine helps.
I’m not a connoisseur, but I know what I like. I love a good
Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes or Vinho Verde. Occasionally I’ll be in the mood for
a light red or a Pinot Grigio blush. And let’s not forget the plum wine I get
from my local Chinese supermarket.
To the writers out there, what do you like to drink to get
you into the flow?
And to the non-writers, what do you like to drink?
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