On a different note to usual, here’s something very important I’ve learnt in the last few weeks. Writing when it’s cold is hard work, especially when your fingers start to stiffen with the first signs of hypothermia! If you don’t want to turn the heating on then here’s my advice (true for anyone working at home – or in a cold office, I guess – not just writers!):
(1) buy a slanket (worth every penny) - http://www.slanket.co.uk/
(2) wear fingerless gloves (often they’re not thumb-less though so why not make your own – these are very simple http://a-friend-to-knit-with.blogspot.co.uk/2008/09/toasttoasty.html and these are the more fancy ones in the photo http://www.orangellous.com/cdn/files/patterns/vancouver_fog.pdf )
(3) type fast to keep your fingers warm
(4) if you can’t do number 3 coz the muse is taking a break or you need some thinking time, then have a hot drink in front of you to use as a handwarmer!
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