Benefits of having a flexible writing space

Writing is a flexible job. One of my favourite things about being an author is that you can pretty much set up your writing desk wherever you want. In a recent post, I mentioned writing on the sofa, for a bit of comfort to get my creative gears in motion. In this post, I want to look at what you will need and where are the best places to write.

What you will need – essential items

1. A backpack or bag.

2. A laptop or tablet with a wireless keyboard.

3. A notebook and pens.

What you will need – desirable items

1. Coffee. Caffeine helps keep me focused.

2. Ability to filter out background noise (use headphones if they don’t distract you).

3. A table. (I sometimes type with my laptop on my knee).

4. A picnic blanket (for summer, if you are happy to write in the park/ on the beach).

Benefits of having a flexible writing space

1. You can write anywhere – at home/ work/ coffee shops/ park/ beach/ etc.

2. It helps improve concentration. I used to need to write at home in complete silence. Now I can grab a few lines anywhere, and not have to be completely antisocial with other people too – it’s possible to engage in small-talk without losing one’s writing thread.

Downsides of writing on the go

1. You might not necessarily get as much done as you would if you were at home.

2. There are more distractions: people; dogs; a random airplane passing by.

3. No ergonomic furniture can be hard on the back (especially if you are prone to sciatica, as I am).

Personally, I enjoy a combination of both working at my writing desk at home, or writing on the go, depending on my schedule on any given day. What do you think? Do you prefer writing at home/your usual spot, or having a flexible writing space?