Do you write at a desk when you’re stuck at home? Or do you have a designated corner of the couch with your favorite throw blanket? Or do you rough it at the kitchen table amidst the bustle of everyone going about their day? Personally, I’m a bit of a wild card — recently, I’ve been jumping between all of these options for a few reasons. For one, I am in the process of moving, so my desk is at The New Place while I’m still living at The Old Place. But I can’t always focus at the table and if I sit somewhere comfy, I’m likely to fall asleep. It’s quite the conundrum…
One of my quarantine goals (now that I am officially [semi] quarantined) is to create the writing space I actually want — the space that makes me feel relaxed, energized, and inspired. I’ve got a nook at The New Place all picked out and a few ideas of how I could go about creating this kind of space, so I thought I’d share some of them. Maybe they’ll spark some ideas for your own home-based work space.
- Get a new house plant to liven up the space
- Paint a canvas with a favorite writing quote
- Have an organized stash of supplies — paper, pens, laptop charger — at the ready. Venture out into the world for a cute storage container if need be.
- Ensure there is a place to set coffee or tea
- Incorporate a basket or shelf for prompt/craft books: suggestions include Bird by Bird (Anne Lamott), On Writing (Stephen King), The Making of a Story (Alice LaPlante), Poet’s Glossary (Edward Hirch), The Poetry Gymnasium (Tom C. Hunley), 300 Writing Prompts
- Make sure there’s enough lighting — use fairy lights if need be
- Hang a bulletin board or magnet board to keep track of goals
- Print photos of your biggest supporters to hang and keep motivation up
What are some ways you want to renovate your writing space? What is your dream writing nook? Minimalistic or artsy? Modern or vintage?
Happy redecorating and happy writing!
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