Comments on: A Place To Write

By: K.B. Owen

K.B. Owen — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:53:41 +0000

In reply to Laurie Wood. Laurie, this is me, too! Though I don't have so many comings and goings as you during the day, so I write in the dining room when no one's around. I love the view of the bird feeders and backyard garden out my window (off to my left shoulder), but I'm glad it's not right in front of me...I suspect that would be a bit too distracting. The only tricky part is when hubby is home sick or has a day off when I'm still working...I have to banish him to another part of the house, LOL! One of these days, when we're complete empty nesters and move, I'll have my own writing space. Barbara, thanks for this post - I've already pinned your office picture on one of my Pinterest boards for inspiration!

By: sehbicycle

sehbicycle — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:50:48 +0000

In reply to barbaralinnprobst. Exactly! The key is figuring out what we need, and even understanding the target can move. When I do listen to music, it varies based on which novel I'm working on. I've named the playlist for my current novel and need more songs in it!

By: Ann G.

Ann G. — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:20:25 +0000

I'm more the cave-dweller type. My writing space is in a corner of our large master bedroom, with a view of peaceful desert yard and some trees outside. Like another respondent, I use it for all my bill paying and other communications. I bought my mission-style oak desk when we moved here. It matches our bedroom furniture and I love that desk. My puppy typically sleeps at my feet or plays with his toys behind me. I cannot bear clutter, which you would never believe if you saw my desk at this moment, and which is perhaps why, sometimes, I load up the laptop and head out to my local library, which has the white noise but a lot of people quietly going about their reading.

By: John peragine

John peragine — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:01:43 +0000

Mine is evolving. Lots of clutter, ideas piled in stacks, book cases filled to the brim and a great chair I bought myself for Christmas. I have different moods - sone musical , some quiet. I have a fridge for drinks and a coffee maker on top!

By: barbaralinnprobst

barbaralinnprobst — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:06:29 +0000

In reply to Wendy Leslie. Thank you, Wendy! Your "she-shed" sounds idyllic. You have light, space, and are surrounded by things you love. I could live there too :-)

By: barbaralinnprobst

barbaralinnprobst — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:04:35 +0000

In reply to dholcomb1. You are so right about laptops! They give us the freedom to take our writing with us, wherever we go! I often write on the train ... that "white noise," freedom from the distractions of my home, and a sort of anonymity create a portable cave!

By: Wendy Leslie

Wendy Leslie — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:36:22 +0000

Thank you Barbara, for your lovely article. I consider my good fortune is spreading out in my 'She-shed,' a spare room with a huge window and garden views, room for my art eastle and book shelves lining the walls. I could live in here.
Except, I'd miss my DH, and my cat who loves us both and shares her time.
I look forward to reading your book. Wendy

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:35:02 +0000

I usually write at the kitchen or dining room tables. I sometimes write in bed. When I was first writing, we only had a desktop upstairs, so I wrote there, but since I've had laptops, I've had the freedom to write where I can get comfortable and just get to it.

denise

By: barbaralinnprobst

barbaralinnprobst — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:14:58 +0000

In reply to Tom Crepeau. Princess Bride is in a category of its own! :-)

By: barbaralinnprobst

barbaralinnprobst — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:14:31 +0000

In reply to littlemissw. So glad you liked it! Where do you write?