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[Rainy Daze]

So like, what I've been noticing lately is that I am writing even when I'm asleep.

I kid you not. I am still writing when I'm unconscious.

I woke up this morning as my dream was fading and I caught a few words as I came to.

"...What was she supposed to do? She had come all this way and she couldn't go back in time again to..."

Like, I was writing an entire story.

And it's like, am I actually asleep? Am I plotting this kitten while I'm asleep? WTF. And these imaginary stories just keep going on and on as if I'm writing them down on paper, and I'm seeing things happen as I'm "writing" them. And this is happening to me a lot lately.

Creativity, do you ever take a break? No, you don't do you?

Has anyone ever done this before? I'm not sure if I am fascinated or weirded out, man.

Edited by Rainy Daze, 31 March 2012 - 06:45 PM.

[Soul]

That's awesome! I wish that I was like you though To answer your question. No it never happened to me. I only rarely walk in my sleep and talk. Weird thing but it's still awesome.

[Rainy Daze]

Yeah, it's pretty crazy. It's like writing the plot to my own dreams and then narrating them.

[Dragunov]

Nope. Never in my life had I done that.

[KonaKonaFan]

Well, according to my sister, I scream and sing in my sleep.

[Rainy Daze]

@Dragunov: I guess I just have a lot of plot bunnies on my mind, then.
@Kona: Wow. I've screamed in my sleep before, but I don't know about singing.

Edited by Rainy Daze, 31 March 2012 - 11:22 PM.

[tricksie]

Yeah, I've totally done this. In fact, lots of writers keep journals beside their beds to jot down ideas or fragments of dreams.

It has a lot to do with tapping into your creativity. And when you are letting your mind wind down, or are beginning to come-to with waking dreams, a lot of the things that have been on your mind sort of untangle themselves. Er...or so I've heard!

So go with it! Stick a notebook and a pencil beside your bed and catch those falling stars! Because after you get up and get on with your day, you forget so quickly what you dreamed about!

Also, check out the books "The Artist's Way" or "The Right to Write," both by Julia Cameron (they're very popular, and libraries and bookstores always have them). Both of these books are fantastic for tapping into your creativity. And if you're like me...then your brain just doesn't shut off.... Ever! lol Even in dreams!

[narulsaku]

So like, what I've been noticing lately is that I am writing even when I'm asleep.

I kid you not. I am still writing when I'm unconscious.

I woke up this morning as my dream was fading and I caught a few words as I came to.

"...What was she supposed to do? She had come all this way and she couldn't go back in time again to..."

Like, I was writing an entire story.

And it's like, am I actually asleep? Am I plotting this kitten while I'm asleep? WTF. And these imaginary stories just keep going on and on as if I'm writing them down on paper, and I'm seeing things happen as I'm "writing" them. And this is happening to me a lot lately.

Creativity, do you ever take a break? No, you don't do you?

Has anyone ever done this before? I'm not sure if I am fascinated or weirded out, man.

Yes thatr cool. I never walked in sleep. But my family membes say that i scream. That prity wired.

[James S Cassidy]

It does happen to me. Which is why i always leave a pen and paper next to my bed. If I have a great idea, I think of it and write it down.

Edited by James S Cassidy, 02 April 2012 - 05:29 PM.

[Jake]

That's never happend to me, but last night I found out that I do talk in my sleep.

[BlackLightning]

well... not so much as writing but most of the inspirations I got for my fanfics/stories comes from my -tend to be more realistic feeling than its supposed to- dreams then I jot it down on the word document.

[Rainy Daze]

Mmm yes, well I have like two boxes of notebooks under my bed (: And I usually have whatever notebook I was writing in on my desk before I go to sleep. I'll try writing things down next time!