
Writing 101 – Day 6 (Monday 14th September 2015) – The space to write
I have terrible writing habits. There’s no cute corner desk with Cath Kidston stationery and a pretty flamingo shaped lamp to cast me in the best possible light, I’m afraid. I write on my lap with my laptop while I’m watching TV, and I usually have a cup of tea resting on the arm of the sofa, which 9 times out of 10, gets spilt. In more dramatic times it has toppled over completely, soaking me and the upholstery.
I should probably try and forge myself a little spot by the window, but then where would the rescued arm-chair from the street go? What would we throw all our clean washing upon?
I’m no domestic queen, you may have noted. Nor do I have a writing process per se, or even a routine. I write when I want and when I can, or when the mood takes me and I simply have to. Sometimes I write in my lunch hour at work, sometimes I start typing an outline when I should be doing something more pressing. Generally I’m too busy at work, but one can always find a window.
The only think I do regularly is the Sunday/Monday film review with Jillian, or an assignment (see: today’s).
In an ideal world I would have a quiet writing nook, but quiet only in the sense that there’d be nobody asking for my attention. I can’t bear being pulled out of the zone when I get going. Background noise is fine, preferably Netflix or some music.
Man, I have done that cup-of-tea-on-the-sofa-arm thing way too many times. Sometimes with dinner also, but we won’t talk about heathens who don’t always eat at the table.
Wherever you write, I’m sure glad you do! xx
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I never eat at the table, HM, I have too much to be getting on with, a cushion to protect my lap will have to do! Thanks so much, honey bee – you’re such a beautiful soul xoxo
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I don’t think you have a terrible habit. Yours is unique and we both can write almost anywhere! 😀
By the way, I am in Writing 101, too!
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Thank you! How are you enjoying it?! I’ll spend some time on your blog catching up on some inspiration! x
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I am really enjoying every post. It’s more fun because I come across awesome bloggers, like you. 🙂 It’s a very nice experience. 🙂
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Thank you! It is fun, isn’t it? I’m looking forward to reading more from you! Just caught up on your book post. Great titles! x
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Thank you! I just followed you! yay!
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