I keep a notepad and a light-up pen beside my bed so I don’t have to get up or turn on the light when I get those night-time inspirations. I did some research, because many light-up pens are disposable. The pens at the link below have replaceable batteries. You can buy them in many colors, but I like red because it doesn’t interfere with your night vision. You have to buy a minimum of 12, but they make nice gifts for your writer friends. 
http://www.nicaboyne.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=4&cat=Glow+Pens
Advertisement
If I get a nighttime inspiration, I curl up and go back to sleep. I do my best work when I’m unconscious.
Comment by Roxie — February 2, 2011 @ 6:44 am
Nice idea but I cannot afford those pens! Guess I iwll continue to use lamp!
LOL
Comment by rose lefebvre — February 2, 2011 @ 8:03 pm
I had one of those nighttime pens, but wore out the batteries doing light shows on the wall, dueling sabers, and playing find the pen under the covers. Now I just use a pencil and write in the dark. It makes for some hilarious reading in the morning.
Comment by Barb — February 6, 2011 @ 11:52 pm