Further to my post about writing inspiration in the shower, I’ve compiled a list of tools to try out.
- Magna doodle board – or something similar.
I’ve never questioned how waterproof it is, but considering it’s for children… Space is limited, too. - Bathtub crayons
Colours look rich, but as with everything else, you can’t always trust the advertising. Also have to consider bathtub crayon sharpener over time. - Good ol’ dry erase marker
The trick is to find a tile within scribbling distance that isn’t prone to stray water sprinkles. And a place to store the markers. But I remain a sceptic. - Waterproof notebook
Again, sounds almost too good to be true. Then again, for USD16.95, maybe it works. Also retails in Australia, and seems cheaper. - Waterproof eyeliners
Although mine have never really been shower-proof. - Waterproofing the humble tape-recorder
But I’m not sure I’d enjoy verbalising my ideas for the entire house to hear. (“And then he looked into her eyes and said ‘You’re beautiful!’ And then he carassed her bottom!” Aahh… no.) - Scuba dive slates
Because divers have epiphanies too.
Remember, Archimedes purportedly found inspiration when he stepped into his bath. He also ran down the street in the buff, screaming Eureka. And that’s because he didn’t invest in a magna doodle. *Nod*.
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