So it’s blog chain time again already. Where the heck did June go? Bonny started this chain. She asked:
Is there a place you like to write that's extra special? Have you carved out a writing niche? Is there a certain time of day (or night) when the words fall into place, and your brain is focused on nothing but writing?
Well, I don’t have a place that’s extra special. And the time I write just depends on the day, especially with the kids out of school. Usually, if it’s quiet and I can focus without being interrupted every three minutes, I’m good.
Sometimes I write at my desk.
This is usually when the kids are at school or sleeping.
And sometimes, I grab my husband’s laptop and write at the kitchen table.
I have a nice view of the backyard, and I don’t have access to my email, which is always a good thing. ;) Plus, for some reason—maybe it’s the fact I’m right there in the middle of them—my kids interrupt me less when I work at the table than when I’m holed up in my bedroom, working at my desk.
So what about all of you? Where do you write? Do you have a special place? Special time?
Shaun posted yesterday about his happy place. Be sure to check it out. And his debut novel, The Deathday Letter, was released on June 15th. I wish I was done with my WIP so I could read it. It sounds awesome. I imagine his happy place is pretty happy right now. :) Congrats, Shaun! Cole's up tomorrow. Head on over to see where and when she makes it all happen.
I always envy those who can write in multiple places. I do best if I'm down in my room at my desk with my music on. Anywhere else and there are too many distractions. Besides, my mom knows not to interrupt me when I'm down in my room. Anywhere else in the house is fair game for her to throw out activity suggestions, or to play remote control round robin.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about kids! I only have one, but he's still a toddler and demands a lot of attention.
ReplyDeleteI literally commented just two minutes ago how someone should do a blog chain about writerly spaces and here it is!! Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteI may do this next week.
Thanks for sharing! I, too, write in many places. As long as I've got my laptop, coffee, and tunes, I'm good! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm a nomad writer, too!
ReplyDeleteNice view out that window. That should be fairly inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLove the sign on your desk.
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Like a lot of people, I'm a nomad writer. So long as I have my laptop, it doesn't matter when or where.
Wow, what organization! I don't dare post pics of my "desk" because it's continually covered in junk. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing where others work their magic.
ReplyDeleteBTW: Stop by my blog. I have an award for you. :)
I get what you said about not having e-mail where you're writing. Internet access is great. But not when you're trying to be productive.
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I move from place to place while writing, too--often escaping from my *ahem* beloved children as well. The view from your kitchen table, all the those trees, is something I could spend the longest time staring at.
ReplyDeleteNice! I write in mulitple places too...but more on that on Monday!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Michelle - love your sign! Interesting that your kids interrupt you less when you're in the room.
ReplyDeleteGreat table shot. I bet the view is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove your backyard view! Also am enjoying reading all the different ways all the parents have of keeping the kids occupied while they are writing - I am definitely taking some notes here!
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