The Writing Process

The Writing Process0:00/492.575056689342431×PREPARATIONSuccess starts with proper preparation⁠—gathering supplies and finding a suitable place for writing, free from distraction and interruption. Ideally, an isolated location. The screaming tends to make some people uncomfortable.Requisite Supplies:Mechanical typewriterPaperKnifeHot glue gunClean ragsIsopropyl alcoholA completely mechanical typewriter (sterilized) is ideal. Electronic equipment has a tendency to short out when the creative juices start flowing.Plug in the glue gun, then get yourself comfortable. Take the cover off the typewriter. Pull the ink ribbon out of the spools and toss it. Find a good vein⁠—I recommend the forearm⁠—then use your knife to slice an incision next to it. Gently push it towards the cut and very carefully pull it out. You might feel unnerved by the sliding and tugging sensations as you procure enough slack. This is natural. Keep at it until you have enough to wrap around the spools and enough slack…

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