What do you consider essential for your writing zone? It may not be the same as everyone else, so firstly let’s take a look at my desk (the one above).
Firstly, I have a laptop and second screen – this enables me to utilize two screens for editing purposes with beta-reader and publisher suggestions and edits. It is easier than splitting one screen to read two full pages.
Secondly, there are numerous note books and folders/binders of relevant information, event details, contact sheets, and freelance clients contracts. Yes, I am rather obsessed with organization – I put my hands up to that! As you can see I have several desk organizers for said items all labeled, storage is key to having information at your finger tips.
Next is ‘fuel’ – water and tea! What do you favour for hydration?
You may have noticed the propensity for purple – yes it is my favorite colour. Purple wall, crystals and water bottle to name a few. It is interesting that when I looked up the meaning of the colour purple there were key words relevant to my writing. Maybe there is a deeper force at work than we know, when it comes to our colour choices.
Color Meaning: Meaning of The Color Purple. … The color purple is often associated with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. Purple also represents meanings of wealth, extravagance, creativity, wisdom, dignity, grandeur, devotion, peace, pride, mystery, independence, and magic.
Light sources are also an important choice – I have the normal ceiling light and natural light from the window but a spotlight disperses shadows so I have a clean and clear view of my screens.
Storage is key and yes I have several spaces just for it. The storage tower holds business cards, promotional items, paper, filing supplies, and more.
The cupboard has books, more promotional material, such as an event banner, card holders, table coverings and larger promotion items as well as books.
Yes, I am lucky to have this space but bear in mind I started using the dining room table as my writing space. It took me nearly seven years to get to this. Maybe you don’t need this kind of writing area – anywhere can be a creative zone after all. When I go on writing retreats I use a folding table and write on the hotel bed or desk. (And even at home). As long as there is room for a laptop or notebook we can write anywhere.
What are your writing zone essentials?
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Great post! I think it also applies to the digital world too–namely with the organized world notes bit!
Well yes I have numerous ‘writing’ related digital folders too. Thanks for dropping by.
Probably a quiet place to write, that is what I need most to get things done.
Yes quiet is key but there is always earphones – I listen to ocean waves – it is so soothing.
Hmm… Haven’t thought of listening to ambient noises. I often write to music. Often, listening to music which fits the mood I am writing helps a lot. I guess when I say “quiet,” what I meant is “no distractions,” right?
It depends on my mood when it comes to what I listen to – I have eclectic tastes from rock to pop to classic to nature.
My writing zone is…an evolving situation. It’s a long sad story, one I will probably tell one day, but that I’m grinning and bearing right now. I didn’t know the color purple had so many associations. Thanks!
Our creative spaces do take time to gel it will come
I love getting a peek at writers’ spaces. I always have my laptop, my purple pens, and some notebooks. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
We all have our creative spaces & objects, thanks for coming by.
I LOVE your writing setup! I’ve been itching for a second screen . . . and tea is definitely the best writing fuel!
Thank you it has taken many years to get this space -and being English I have to have tea LOL
Nice writer’s nest
Anna from elements of emaginette
Thank you it is an ever changing space of objects & images to inspire but as an organizer it suits me. Thanks for dropping by.