There are many writers out there who talk in great detail on their writing space. For some it doesn't matter where you write and those same people mention that you should learn to write anywhere, for the fact that there is a possibility down the road you won't have the luxury to choose. On the other side of the spectrum, you have the group of writers who have designated spots that they feel most comfortable writing in be it public, their bed, or the kitchen floor.
Last night I met the amazing Lauren Oliver. She spoke briefly about writing her first book, "Before I Fall", on her blackberry while in transit and mailing it to herself. That is dedication. I can write about anywhere for the most part but I also fall into the category where certain places yield better writing for me. I have realized that I tend to accomplish more when I write out in public than I do when I am at home--unless I am in my bedroom. My bedroom is the only place I feel that I have the peace that I need, which sounds odd when I like writing in public. I think this is because when I am at home, I see all the distractions before me. I'm not talking about cleaning because that I am usually pretty good about, but I realize I am on twitter, fb, hulu, etc far more when I am at my desk than when I am at Barnes and Noble or Starbucks.
I was sad the day Borders closed its doors, not only because of the books but I was loosing the location that fueled so many of my words. Now I have since moved on to Barnes and Noble. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the store but the writing doesn't come as easy there, plus the lack of plug-ins drives me up the wall. I mentioned this on twitter if any of you caught it. If not, I compared it to The Hunger Games breaking out over outlets. The second a person next to an outlet moves, 5 people jump up to take his place. Come on B&N, be a little more caring for the writers who put books on your shelves and supply us with outlets! Pst...In turn, we will spend more time there, thus spending more money on your coffee. Hello marketing!
Ok, so I got a little off topic. But what I am trying to say is that to each their own as long as you get the work done. There is no right or wrong way to do it really. That is as long as you aren't hunkered down waiting for your muse to meet you in the same space everyday because let me tell ya, it doesn't happen like that. It's a job like anything else and with that you have to set limits. Today I have wrote in B&N, a Starbucks after my book club, and now I am sitting on my balcony for the first time in months, soaking up this beautiful weather (I know storm season is upon us in the Mid-West so I gotta take what I can get.)
Is there anywhere that you can write or can't write? Currently this balcony is rising up the latter but I can't seem to get myself to write at St. Louis Bread Company. It is always overly packed and it just doesn't work for me.
I'd like to hear your thoughts so send em' my way!
I'll leave you with what keeps playing in my head over and over...maybe I'll get you stuck with me :P
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