Writing in the Liminal Space

Ask Guerrilla Femme

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What is your writing process like? I feel like I don’t know how to get anything done anymore and I’m looking to see what other people are doing. Thanks!

-Olivia

Hi Olivia! Thank you so much for this question. I don’t think it’s been asked of me before (at least not in this space).

I typically write at my desk (I’ve included a picture). I need to have at least three beverages, and those typically are: 1) coffee, 2) water, and 3) spearmint tea. Then, I gotta turn on some tunes. Depending on what I’m writing, lyrics or no lyrics don’t matter for me. If I need no lyrics, I usually turn to Zoe Keating’s gorgeous cello. Otherwise, I just put on my main playlist and breathe.