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myLot reputation of 100/100. scarywhitegirl (2473)   ranked 213 out of 5,236 in writing 5 years ago

I'm really trying to get writing again, but I'm having a difficult time finding a comfortable place to write. I almost always write on the computer, but neither of my computers are conducive to working. I have a metal folding chair at my desktop, after I had to give up my really comfy rolling chair. I would love to write on my laptop, but when I sit down on the futon, it's so comfy that I don't want to work! :)

Where do you find that you get your best writing done? Do you have a special chair or area for writing?

 

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patgalca (6608) response was accepted on 7/25/2007.
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. thrwbckjay67 (2594)   ranked 1,457 out of 5,236 in writing   5 years ago

Not really a special place per se. I usually will just take my laptop and get comfortable somewhere to get started on my writing. I don't know, but it's really easy for me to get writing once I have gotten comfortable. Whether I am on the bed laying down with my laptop, or even at a local coffee shop or library getting some time in, it's more about getting to the focus of writing that where I do it. Some of my best writing comes when I might be somewhere that you might think isn't wasy to write at. For example, I do a lot of great writing on the train when I am on my way home. I actually type on my cell phone because of the QWERTY keyboard I have on it and then e-mail it to myself so that I can retrieve it when I get home to my laptop.


myLot reputation of 100/100. scarywhitegirl (2473)   ranked 213 out of 5,236 in writing  5 years ago

Ooh, I wish I had a spiffy cell phone that I could write on. I don't spend a ton of time on the bus, but I could probably get some writing done while I'm waiting for the bus and riding to and from work.

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. inked4life (3365)   ranked 1,080 out of 5,236 in writing   5 years ago

We're fortunate enough to have a couple of spare bedrooms in our house, one of which we turned into a home office. I do almost all of my writing in there but will hit the basement now ang again with my laptop and do some stuff there. Once I start writing everything else seems to get blocked out and I can usually whip out an AC article in about 10-15 minutes.


myLot reputation of 100/100. scarywhitegirl (2473)   ranked 213 out of 5,236 in writing  5 years ago

I have a little corner of our living room set aside as my office, but that's all I get for right now. We only have a one bedroom apartment, so no separate room for me. :(

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. moonshadow68 (429)   ranked 1,437 out of 5,236 in writing   5 years ago

I have found strangely that writing while Thor plays video games is the msot conducive to getting a lot done. The video games will occassionally have a pretty seen to distract me from my computer screen and let my eyes rest, but are not likely to suck my attention away long term like a movie or show might.
I tend to write on my laptop, sitting on the pillow you made me on the futon, so my butt doesn't go numb from the futon bar :) But if I had the best option, it would be at my Computer Desk with the rolly chair...but that's in Nick's room, so that's not always an option...and I don;t want to write on his computer :)


myLot reputation of 100/100. scarywhitegirl (2473)   ranked 213 out of 5,236 in writing  5 years ago

Hmmm... maybe when we get the GameCube back that will work. Right now, we've only got the OLD Nintendo, and Jerome doesn't play that except every rare once in a while.

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. patgalca (6608)   ranked 9 out of 5,236 in writing   5 years ago

A couple of birthdays ago my husband bought me a comfy leather desk chair for my "office" in the basement. So whether I write on the computer or by hand, I am comfortable sitting at my desk. I usually prefer to write by hand first. I feel the words flow better that way, and in doing that I can write just about anywhere.

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myLot reputation of 100/100. scarywhitegirl (2473)   ranked 213 out of 5,236 in writing  5 years ago

I think I may have to start scouring yard sales and consignment shops for a comfy chair for my Computer Desk. This metal folding chair just won't cut it, and if I tried to use my pappasan, I'd be about four feet away from my keyboard! :)


myLot reputation of 98/100. patgalca (6608)   ranked 9 out of 5,236 in writing  5 years ago

Thank you for the best response mark!

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. nerdytina (2037)   5 years ago

I find that I don't have a certain place. I like being at the computer because I do a lot of research and quick dictionary, thesaurus, etc. searches. However, I think the computer is best for revising my work and organizing the quick thoughts that I originally composed.

My best writing comes at all different places. Being comfortable is one thing, but I also think that surrounding yourself with something is good too. Perhaps you can try different environments--just bring a notebook with you and sit down somewhere. On your porch, in a park, in a coffee shop, etc. You might be surprised what each places inspires you to do, and what it is about each place that does that. A scent, a sound, someone's shoes, an insect, someone's shoes stepping on an insect, anything! That's what seems to work well for me.

So, perhaps I do my best writing, or at least collect my best ideas outside of my apartment. Inside my apartment, I just want to rest most of the time. Outside, you're exposed to a lot more and I think that gives more ideas. Inside my apartment is better for organizing without distractions, but the original ideas usually come better away from home. However, books or magazines I read at home can help too...so it's hard to say.

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6. myLot reputation of 86/100. Geminigirl (1583)   5 years ago

I like to write when I'm outside because it makes me feel inspired. I also like to write at night in bed before I go to sleep because I feel really relaxed. Sometimes I'll just write by hand and then put in on the computer later.

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7. myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)   5 years ago

I do my best writing with a legal pad, and a gel blue ink pen in my office, scarywhitegirl. Unfortunately, I have not had an office in six years, and I have not done any writing in that time. I am in the process of acquiring an office in the next few months, and I hope to write.

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8. myLot reputation of 87/100. Ravenladyj (19028)   ranked 170 out of 5,236 in writing   5 years ago

I dont do my writing on the computer anymore...I much prefer to handwrite actually...As for a special place....well my room is a perfect place but sometimes I sit outside on the porch or at the patio table when the weather is nice and occasionally I'll just kick back on the sofa...

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9. myLot reputation of 97/100. wiccania (2950)   ranked 243 out of 5,236 in writing   5 years ago

It used to be on the computer, but I find lately that I'm doing more writing with pen and paper. Which unfortunately limits the time that I can spend writing, but at least I'm writing more now.

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10. myLot reputation of 97/100. shinjiao (1256)   ranked 2,277 out of 5,236 in writing   5 years ago

Hi,scarywhitegirl!
I prefer to write on my notebook.But sometimes if I don't have inspiration,I will write something down casually on a piece of paper,then I will organize my writing.

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