Writing

Writing stuff

So many people say that they can’t write in different locations and I have to admit that I am one of those that are lucky and can write in various locations. In the blog that I recently work about different environments I mentioned being able to write.

Recently we took a trip and spend a few nights in a hotel and of course I found a way to sit and write even without a desk most of the time. Yes, there was a desk in the hotel room and with two of us with computers it was a spot that we shared. I decided that considering I had the convertible computer with us I would try and do some of my writing sitting on the couch. Of course there were certain things that I needed to have around me while I was writing in the evenings to ensure that I could get the writing done but also relax.

The little guy that is sitting beside the computer is called Stash and he travels with us most of the time and keeps an eye on all my crafting stuff. The glass of wine was something to sip on while watching TV and getting some writing done in the evening. Now, of course, the mobile device is always close by in case we get an email or call from a client.

Writing in different locations is nice as it gives me a different view as well as sometimes some different ideas of blogs that I can write. There are also times that the different location doesn’t work as well but at least knowing that I can write in most locations makes me feel very happy.

Another thing that I know helps is having a list of different things that I want to write about with me at all times. The list is something that I keep as a way to track the little ideas that I have had and don’t have the entire thought clearly written out. On the list can be a simple couple of works or quite a few points about something that I want to write about but just haven’t had the time or focus to get that item written up. The list even has just simple words on it that sometimes help me generate various ideas so that helps when I am looking at the blank page and feel that if I could just start writing I could probably lose myself for quite a while.

Writing for me is something that I really enjoy doing and I can normally be found sitting at my computer in the morning just doing that. Writing is the first thing that I do most days and then I focus on all the other things that need my attention. Writing is also part of my job so being able to sit and write early in the day is great. I have found that writing later in the day doesn’t work quite as well for me most days but there are the days where I can be found sitting at my computer late in the evening just getting that last idea down.

Writing can be a great thing if you can get over the blank page and I know that most days the blank page for me doesn’t stay blank for long.

Different environments

Having different locations where you can do some of your work can make such a difference.

I am one of those individuals that can really benefit from having different environments sometimes to do my writing. The environment doesn’t have to be that different but it can make such a difference to me when I want to accomplish something. Normally I have a couple of spots where I do most of my writing and they normally work which is great.

What I have found is that there are times that a different environment can recharge me and get me back to where I am very happy. The different environment can also assist me in getting blog entries written or at least ideas written down. The environment can vary from an office area to a hotel room to even sitting on a patio or balcony. Any of these areas can give me the change that I didn’t know that I needed.

There are some authors that say that they need the different spots to help them get their writing done. It does make sense because always dealing with the familiar surroundings can make things just the same and then nothing happens for a while. Yes, as a writer there are times when the familiar surroundings are great but then having even different sounds around you can make such a difference. The different environment can even be just sitting in a little different area in your office or home. It doesn’t have to be a major difference but even a little change can make a big difference.

I am fortunate that with my job, it means that I am in different locations sometimes. I have noticed that there are times that my writing seems to be so much better in these different locations. I have even found that there are times when we are at a conference that I can sit and write and lose myself. Conferences can be some of the busiest locations but there seems to be something about them that helps me find a focus and get thoughts down that I couldn’t do in the quieter environments.

Different environments can sure make a difference when you are trying to get something done. As a writer of various things, I am finding that the different locations can really help. I am not saying that this would work for everyone but at least I know that it works for me and that is what is nice. Of course, other people can’t work in the different environments because of needing various tools that are only available at one location. Being someone that can work as long as I have something to write on does help. The various little notebooks are always around when I am out and about and then there are the various tablets and computers that are also used for m writing.

Different environments can make a difference and knowing what works best for you is important. If different environments don’t work then you stick with what works for you. For me, my writing is something that I can do in a lot of different locations and I am happy about that.