As you know I have been regularly interviewing authors about their writing practices and experiences. In each interview I have also asked the authors to tell me what they wear whilst working on their novels.
This valuable insight into a writer’s life deserves a summary blog post.
So, let’s see what 20 authors wear whilst writing their books:
- Pyjamas covered in baby spit. Helen Treharne.
- One wild and colourful item. Kelsey Horton.
- Tweed pyjamas, lucky pants and a fake beard. Tom Hocknell.
- An authentic Tudor doublet and host, whilst wearing medieval shoes with fashionably long toes. Tony Riches.
- Something cool and glamorous. Helen Jones.
- Cheese and coffee stains. Geoff Le Pard.
- A comfortable outfit. Don Massenzio.
- A nice comfy fleece with M&S tracksuit or tartan pjs. Nicholas Rossis.
- A smile and Chanel No. 5. Anita Dawes.
- Whatever I have on before dropping the kids off at school. Rachael Ritchey.
- T-shirts and shorts (all year round). Chris Mentzer.
- Pyjamas or nothing at all. S.K. Nicholls.
- Either fully made up with hair and makeup or I look homeless. Shelley Wilson.
- Shorts and a tank top. Sue Coletta.
- Yoga pants and a tank top. Tracy Krimmer.
- Pyjamas and a hoodie. Isabelle Andover.
- Sweats with or without chocolate stains, depending on the day I am having. Kimberly Wenzler.
- Comfortable tops, old cardigans, slippers and socks, hair in a variety of hair bands and bulldog clips. Terry Tyler.
- tracksuits pants and a black vest. Icy Sedgwick.
- Yoga pants and gym clothes. Aila Stephens.
Have a wonderful day and if you are a writer make sure you are wearing something from this list 🙂
Haha…YES! I’m definitely in agreement with #13. Like a box of chocolates…never know what you’re gonna get!
This was refreshing!
Yay! I am glad you found it refreshing 🙂 happy weekend!
The homeless look … real style! Yes Lucy I’m still alive just hectic time, will catch up with your posts real soon! Eric
I am so pleased to see you!! Been busy with my podcast so apologies for lack of communication. Happy weekend ☺️
PJ’s it is then lol!
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All Highly Fashionable Attire to my mind 😀
I usually just wear whatever I intend to wear that day. Apparently Ernest Hemingway wrote naked
I need to try this writing naked business!
After so much attention typically paid to writers’ work spaces, this makes for an interesting twist. I have read articles about people who dress up in a suit and tie or the like for their work-at-home jobs, but as I writer, I just sit down when time permits. Lately that’s been largely before “getting dressed for the day” and running errands. But do other writers find dressing a part helps them in expressing it on the page? I’d like to hear from any who do. Now, about my ponytail, back after some 45 years …
Yes dressing does help! Love the ponytail 🙂
Tudor wear? Sounds good to me!
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Glad to see so many others wear pyjamas, makes me feel less of a slob!
Lol! The pjs look is popular here
I resemble this list too. One time I did wear a cowboy hat while writing. (It was new, and I wanted to wear it.)
That sounds fab! Did you write a Western?
Nope. It wasn’t even Panama, my pseudo-western.
LOL Great list! Love Shelley’s answer.
A smile and Chanel No 5. Love it. 😀
Sounds like all I need to do is put on my PJs for inspiration 😉 Hehe- this is such a fun write up. Thank you!
Thank you for reading 🙂 happy Saturday Mack 🙋🏼
Bottom line is wear what’s comfortable to you.
Yes Chris! Agree
One of the authors I interviewed for my 20 Questions segments said that she writes naked. I’m afraid I would scare the dogs.
Don – I am going to try it and let you all know my findings 🙂
We may need photo evidence 🙂
PJ’s have my vote.
What we all REALLY need to find and wear are our writers totems… Cowboy hat, Stormtrooper Helmet, Army Helmet, birthday suit… something! LOL
I’m glad I’m not emulating Tony Riches or I’d be wearing a shift, a linsey-woolsey gown, and apron and a cap. Seriously, I write in a nightgown and ratty bathrobe.
Wow a nightgown!! That sounds fab!
Yep! Looks like I was right…
Cool and glamorous? I must have been joking 😆😆
You are v cool and glam Helen!
So are you! Love the new photo 😍
You got away lightly with this – it couldn’t have turned ugly! lol
I admit, I did enjoy this part of your interviews. So glad you compiled them. 😀
They were great compiled 🙂 Thx for swimming by 🐠🐠🐠
So #6 but with chocolate added for good measure!
Yes!!! Fab stains 🙂
Love your answer 🙂
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Someone else who uses bulldog clips to keep their hair out of the way! I thought I was the only one. Great post, thanks.
Yep, all the time, I wouldn’t be without them!