I find it more than interesting hearing of other author's writing habits, and what keeps them motivated throughout the writing process.

Since publishing my first novel this past December, and now having some time to look back over the process I went through to complete the project, I was able to recognize many of the habits I developed in that time, and am now finding how valuable some of them have become as I start work on my next book.

For instance, I found out I write better and am more motivated to write in the early morning, rather than evening. I've also discovered I write much better in the fall and winter, rather than the spring and summer. I have a hard time writing when background noise is present, but have no real issue writing if there is non-lyrical music playing.

I'm grateful for the voice memos app on my iPhone, because many of my most creative thoughts hit while I'm driving home from work, or in the middle of the night. Lord help me if I have to get up and use the bathroom after midnight, because ideas start flooding into my head from all directions, making it very difficult to get back to sleep.

Please share some of the strange habits you've developed to help get you through your writing projects.