by Catherine L. Tully
Have you been working at the same desk in the same spot for a long time? If so, perhaps you should change things up a bit. If you have a laptop, this is an easy task…simply take it to a new spot in the house, or head out to the coffee shop for a while. If you have a desktop, it may require a bit more planning.
First of all, consider the ergonomics. Can you find a place in your house where you can set things up properly in terms of monitor height, keyboard, etc.? Next, think outside the box. You don’t have to re-create the same setup you just had. Try and do something different for yourself to make the move worthwhile. Perhaps find a place with a view out the window, or use a new chair.
It may seem like a little thing, but sitting in the same spot day in and day out can sap your creative juices and make you feel stale. If you could use a little breath of fresh air in your writing, try moving your workstation and see if it helps.
What does your office look like? I think I mentioned before that Writer’s Digest once published a piece on the work stations of various writers. It was so interesting to me to see what their desks looked like, how they were set up, and what they had around them while writing….
Well….here’s mine. Yup. Above. It’s brand new too! I’m lucky enough to have a husband who can build cool things! The desk is adjustable, and there is plenty of shelf space for books and other miscellaneous items. I haven’t quite “settled in” yet, but this is what it looks like thus far. (And those of you who have been with us a while will recognize my favourite drink–the orange La Croix that is sitting on the desk!) Any comments? Anything you relate to–or wouldn’t be able to stand?
Again, being a solitary bunch, we don’t often get a peek at the desk of another writer unless it is someone we know…..perhaps I can convince Joe to post his as well……..
I’ll do it again when I’ve had the chance to customize it to my liking!
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