Eyeballs

[primsong]

Why oh why does my ability to write hinge on whether or not someone is watching me? The horrible and inconvenient Power of the Eyeballs freezes my muse like a deer in the headlights, even if the person possessing the Eyeballs is not of the critical nature, or sometimes even really paying attention. Perhaps I need a hermitage in the hills just so I can finally finish all of my WIPs.

How do you deal with the Stare of Doom when trying to write?

Comments

[curuchamion.livejournal.com]

Well, I do all my writing in my room, which very seldom gets visitors... I suppose that doesn't work so well when you're a mom. ;-)

Will explaining to the staring person that you can't write when they're looking at you do any good, or have you already tried that?

*sends hugs*

[primsong.livejournal.com]

I admit to hiding in my room to scribble in a notebook sometimes - my computer isn't a portable variety and it's right between my kitchen and dining room, which is great for keeping tabs on people and sharing things but a bit difficult for being alone if there's anyone else in the house. ;-) The problem is my kids like to come and sit by mom and put a head on my shoulder and talk and wonder what's going on online... kind of hard to shoo them off without being rejecting. :-P There are times I do anyway - "I CAN'T write with you watching me!! Arrrrrgh!" is a good clue.