Well, now I’ve finished with my guesters (a HUGE thank you to everyone who took part) I can conclude that:
1. The bed is very popular
2. Anywhere seems to be the ok
3. I made myself jealous lol
In a nice way of course. I guess the whole exercise made me realise that I needed to get organised. I was fed up writing at the dining room table. I was fed up not being able to get to all my stuff when I needed it (ie working from piles) and I was fed up moaning about it. I needed to take action. I needed to get my shit together (pardon my French).
Sooooo, I made plans š More on that tomorrow *squeals*
In the meantime, check out Ross Gales video….the bath…..really? Lol
Ross created this video for Jeff Goins “I Am A Writer” competition where he received the accolade of 1st Runner Up (to Dustin’s video, remember that?).
And here was my absolutely pathetic writing space *mutter grumble mutter* whilst I was hearing about some of your lovely desks! Lol
I hated it with a passion lol….it was getting me down.
Check out Sara Flowers Blog where she asks her readers about their writing spaces. Seeee, I’m not the only nosey one š
Also, Simon Whaley’s blog, where he talks about the importance of having your own space.
Sooooo, if you didn’t take part in my guest posts, and didn’t share info on where you write, I ask the question Tell me, where do you write?
My bed, kitchen, and er, ahem, bathroom. *blush* š
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Ha ha ha, seriously? You write in the bath? Lol š
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Well, ideas tend to come to me there. LOL.
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kitchen table, mostly. Sometimes I’ll drag the laptop into the living room and write on the couch. I prefer being outside but the weather has been so darn hot lately I haven’t been able to do so. Sometimes I’ll go to the library if I need peace and quiet.
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I wouldn’t have minded the dining room table but it was a problem, where to store all my stuff š¦ Where do you put all your stuff Jenny? Do you have to move it all on a regular basis?
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When I am at home, I write in bed with lap top on my lap and iPad at arms length for any research issues. The majority of the time I write in the coffee shops near my place. I do want a proper writing spot at home. Maybe in my next house.
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Ahhhhh, the bed again š
I don’t get it, I’m sure I’d fall asleep or get back ache lol š
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That writing space looks tidy! Here’s another interesting post about writing spaces http://storyslingers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/writing-in-space-or-creative-spaces.html
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Thanks Gail š
Oh it was a pain! Every time we had dinner I had to clear the table and put all my piles on the floor *deep sigh* š¦ But, not anymore…….
Great link…..I LOVE being nosey lol
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I’ve got a sleek, economically-sound office that I get to use about once a week.
“Get to use,” as in Socrates the Pug is going to poop on the floor if I’m in there and he feels neglected. I carry a tiny moleskine with me, I jot down notes. I narrate in my head while I’m taking a bath.
But the bulk of my writing is done at the kitchen table…
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Wow, you have a fantastic office and you don’t use it? That’s just criminal!!!! Lol š
Awwwww, yeah, pets, my 2 cats just follow me around to whichever room I’m in š
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I do… Once I get everything reorganized, I’m considering doing a post on it. Sort of a Poor Man’s “Cribs,” or something. Maybe. lol
Oh, the ways I waste my time. š
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Ha ha ha š
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Tom Clancy wrote, The Hunt For Red October at his kitchen table on an electric typewriter with his kids jumping over the cable. I have written in my car, in the living room, and at work. At my old job it was in a garage but with this job I’m able to sit in the office, at a desk! Lol but mainly I write in my bedroom at my desk. I DO get more done when I’m at my desk. I also tend to have my iPad close to hand for research (skiving on Facebook) when I move out I’m determined to have my own office, even if it is in a spare bedroom š
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I think there is something magical about a desk. Like you Peter, I e written everywhere, but, nothing speaks “work” more than sitting at a desk IMO š
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I deffinatley agree with you there Vikki. I write more during lunch at this job then I did at my old job where the laptop was perched precariously on a chair lol
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You’re definitely not the only nosey writer around!
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Ha ha ha, ain’t that the truth Patsy š
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In a cupboard most of the time. In the summer house. In bed. And I’m a lot messier than your picture would seem to show you are!
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In a cupboard Pat? Now that sounds intriguing, do tell more š
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Proper cupboard, double doors, pull out desk with computer, shelving and all my stuff. No view, so in theory no distractions. Except for the internet, Twitter, WordPress….
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Oh wow Pat, that sounds amazing! š
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Not really, but it is compact, and I know where all my stuff is – most of the time. š
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It sounds perfect Pat š
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Sometimes…
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sitting on my bed, or at a really good coffee shop :D, so when do we hear about this desk then??????? š
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He he he, all will be revealed tomorrow Sam *squeals* š
I wouldn’t mind, I haven’t sat it at once today! I’ve spent all day catching up with online stuff lol
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Oooo look forward to tomorrows update š
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Noooo! You’ve fixed your writing space situation? Without me? I thought we agreed we’d wait for each other! Agghh!
JK. I’ll be joining you soon. I hope. Christmas seems to be the goal. Until then it’s the squishy couch and the local craft beer restaurant…
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Awwwww, sorry honey, I was getting so down about the whole thing that hubby insisted I sort it out, he was fed up with the whining and moaning lol
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I write at the kitchen table (yuck). I’d love to have a lovely writing space š
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I’ve been writing at my dining room table for the last 2 years Dianne š¦ it was a comfy spot but I could never find anything and every time we had dinner all my work ended up in piles on the floor…..awful š¦
Is there no where you could squeeze in a tiny table? I didn’t think I could, but I was determined, even if it meant another piece of furniture would have to go lol š
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I’ve got a beautiful table out the front on the covered verandah – but it’s winter and I freeze! I’ll be happy in summertime š
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Oooooo, now THAT sounds heavenly Dianne, I’m so jealous! š
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It’s just lovely! I really dislike winter when I have to write inside – I seem to lose my muse š¦
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š¦ xx
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I didn’t think I could ever work anywhere but my study. But last winter it was so cold up there that I moved to the kitchen table. My desk is lovely, and my study is nice (although it’s getting full with sofabed, stationery and books). But the kitchen table is really big, and it’s in an extension with a large windows that let in the light. It’s like sitting in the garden without the wind. Where do I prefer to write? At the kitchen table. But then, I live on my own, so I’m not in anyone’s way. x
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Ahhhhh, yeah, if there wasn’t 5 of us in this house I’d be ok Maddie š
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I’m on the dining room table too – scramble whenever anyone comes to dinner – hide everything under the bed, leave the piles where they were hidden, forget what was there, lose those vital photos and that piece of paper with the notes I wanted….a desk of my own – if only there was room!
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Thanks for stopping by Valerie š
Yes yes yes!!!!!! That’s exactly what it’s been like….awful isn’t it š¦
It was really getting me down, something had to give, even if that meant an armchair from the living room had to go! Lol
Good luck honey, I hope you find a tiny little spot where you can stick something, it’s been a struggle here, but I managed it š
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Thanks – hope I’ll stumble on bloggers luck!!!
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Or authors millions š
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