KEEPING A NOTE-BOOK TO HAND

Carrying a note-book with you at all times is an invaluable way of preserving any thoughts, phrases or ideas for your work.  If your memory is similar to mine you may find that you have a great idea, a word or a phrase and then it's gone within minutes (even seconds!) despite assuring yourself that you will remember it or will write it down when your home.

A note-book is a great way of preventing this and the ensuing frustration of forgetfulness.  I usually buy a pack of cheap note-books and write on the cover the date I started it.  I record the number of books I've used that month.  In it I scribble and jot down thoughts, reflections, ideas, in fact anything that springs to mind and I think may be of use later when writing. I write down the date I made these notes.   Some of the notes are never used while others form the foundation for a poem.  I can't emphasise the usefulness of carrying a note book.  Oh, and a pen or pencil comes are pretty handy too!