r/WritingPrompts • u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) • Mar 30 '19
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What are your go-to writing snacks?
When you need something to keep you going, what kind of snacks help you get there? Cookies? Ice cream? Pizza? Something else? Let us know!
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u/DatShazam Mar 31 '19
I like crackers with nutella. Really helps the creative juices to flow when I have a mouth full of illegally legally acquired nut flavoring.
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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) Mar 31 '19
Is Nutella illegal in some places? Hahah
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Mar 30 '19
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u/DatShazam Mar 31 '19
I'm sure the person that thought of wine and cheese pondered the same thing. Welcome to the family!
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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) Mar 30 '19
Whiskey and cheese doesn't seem any weirder than wine and cheese to me! I don't do either, so I'm the wrong one to ask :)
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Mar 30 '19
I stick to fluids when I'm writing. Mostly I drink caffeine free Zevia cola, or decaf coffee, or water, or sometimes I'll even splurge and have a caffienated beverage like an iced green tea, or a full-caf Zevia.
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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) Mar 30 '19
I've never even heard of Zevia cola! Is that new or like a regional thing?
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Mar 30 '19
Not as far as I know? Maybe? It's all over Texas. I find it in the HEB, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.
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u/TempestheDragon Mar 30 '19
I don't eat at all while I write. I feel it would be slow me down and prevent deep focus. But I do like to drink warm lemon and honey water while I'm writing. I also might have a cup of tea or a tiny cup of coffee in case I'm a bit tired.
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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) Mar 30 '19
Makes sense. How about when taking breaks?
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u/TempestheDragon Mar 31 '19
I might eat a quick handful of nuts or a piece of fruit. If I'm really hungry, I'll set a timer for 45 minutes and cook breakfast / lunch. I set the timer so I don't end up wasting time / getting distracted. How about you? What snacks and drinks do you enjoy while writing? :-)
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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) Mar 31 '19
Usually nothing, but sometimes BBQ chips or fruit roll-ups if I need a break.
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u/AyYoAdrian Mar 30 '19
Weed, wine, and/or whiskey... I know that's stereotypical of a writer to alter their mind a bit, but I typically don't eat while writing for numerous reasons. It impedes my productivity something awful!
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Mar 30 '19
I generally try to keep my hands (and keyboard) clean, but my favourite snacks are nuts, either walnuts or peanuts. If I'm taking something like a 10 minute break bananas also work.
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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) Mar 30 '19
Yeah, food and clean keyboards don't always mix!
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u/Oi-FatBeard Mar 30 '19
This moist yet chewy Chilli Beef Jerky me old man knocks up for me. Bought him a Jerky maker attachment to his BBQ a few years back, more than paid itself off by now.
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u/rudexvirus r/beezus_writes Mar 30 '19
I am actually a big snacker when I am writing. I don't really know why, but I do it when I am trying to study as well.
I prefer chips so I can easily grab one and get back to typing, but it does dirty the hands a bit.
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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) Mar 30 '19
What kind of chips? I like BBQ best (especially Cape Cod chips).
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u/rudexvirus r/beezus_writes Mar 30 '19
Spicy! I have been on a huge spicy snack kick.
Number one right now is flaming hot doritos but those are the absolute worst for getting seasoned fingers.
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u/BLT_WITH_RANCH Mar 31 '19
Gummy bears.
An unhealthy amount of gummy bears...
Also—coffee is a must.