Writing Excuses 20.41: DongWon Song’s Personal Writing Process
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Oct 12, 2025 DongWon Song shares insights into his chaotic writing process, shaped by a demanding career as a literary agent. He emphasizes the importance of a low-stimulation environment to enhance focus and creativity. Instead of outlines, he jots down questions and lets his subconscious work through them. DongWon advocates for intentional boredom as a catalyst for creativity, suggesting that even brief, device-free moments can count as productive writing time. He also discusses the power of capturing fleeting ideas and the necessity of being kind to oneself amid distractions.
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Writing Around A Demanding Day Job
- DongWon describes juggling a demanding, unpredictable day job as a literary agent.
- He fits creative work around client work and unpredictable 'fire' days.
Create Low-Stimulus Writing Space
- Remove sensory distractions and create a low-stimulation space before you write.
- Seed questions in a notebook, walk away, and let your unconscious brain work on answers.
Prime Your Unconscious Before Walking Away
- Prime your unconscious by jotting simple questions or baseline thoughts about the project.
- Then walk away and trust your brain to chew on those questions in the background.
