Writers have the privilege of writing wherever they feel like writing. Well, if they have a laptop or prefer writing by hand, anyway. A desktop computer would be pretty hard to lug around. Here are three of my favorite places to write:
Outside – Sitting outside on the deck or under a giant shade tree, with the gentle breeze blowing through my hair, does wonders to boost my inspiration. And bonus: The beautiful outdoors also gives me a wonderful appreciation for my Creator!
Comfy Green Recliner– Most of the time, you’ll find me sitting in my favorite living room recliner with my laptop. Here is where I do most of my freelance work and also pound out words on my latest novel.
The Kitchen Counter – There’s something about being in my bright kitchen that sparks my desire to write. Or maybe it’s that I’m that much closer to the refrigerator. Nothing like a little chocolate to release those creative brain cells!
What about you? Where do you like to write?
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Wow!…good one! I have small children so my time is precious and limited. It’s a challenge to find that perfect place but here are couple of my favorite places and a “dream spot”!
1. Study – In my study where my desktop is. I’ve been able to “belt out” some pretty good short stories, poems. It’s late and everyone is asleep!
2. My bedroom – on my netbook! My room gives my that “quiet” that I so much look forward to after a long day of work, or with the kiddos. Great reflection time of my day or whatever comes to mind.
3. Outside – In the park, at the beach, by the lake is a great inspiration for writing. These times are limited for me, so this is my “dream place”. A great place to concentrate on a children’s book which is a goal of mine.
Thanks for chiming in, Cris!
I rotate between the recliner in my office and the recliner in the living room. (LOL) I also like to sit under the maple in my front yard but it’s not quite shaded enough to comfortably see the screen so it’s a little distracting.
Since my daughter and her two children live with us in a very small house, space is of the essence. It’s hard to find a place where there aren’t people. The best place is at the table in the sunroom when my three grandchildren have quiet time in the afternoon (I’m the babysitter too.)
Most of my writing is done in the library, surrounded by all of my source material. Occasionally, I take the lap top pond side, but dealing with glare outside is almost more trouble than it is worth.
I love writing in my bedroom where I can shut out the world when I need to.
My porch, it gives me inspiration, believe it or not. The traffic and the people walking by.
And last: the library, being surrounded by all the books inspires me.
Another great place is Barned and Nobles, people, books. Maybe someday they will be sitting there sipping their Lattes and reading the book I wrote.