10 weird writing habits of famous authors
10 weird writing habits of famous authors
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Most of us can’t start work without a strong hit of caffeine. Most of us won’t even get out of bed without a strong hit of caffeine.
Literary legends are not like most of us though, and their habits are therefore much weirder. Truman Capote could only write lying down, with a coffee in one hand and a cigarette in the other, the logistics of which we can only presume helped the creative juices flow.
These are the quirks that led to masterpieces.
William Faulkner
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Emily is a former contributor for Shortlist. Emily has also contributed lifestyle content to Esquire, Esquire (UK), Harper's Bazaar (UK), Health24, Men's Health, Men's Health (UK), Stylist, and Women's Health South Africa.