I’ve tried writing multiple places in this house, and have discovered I’m comfortable in two; on the bed and in the dining room.
I tried the reclining chair in the living room, but the angle is wrong. I tried my desk, but whether it’s the way light hits in the office (windows on two sides) or the fact that the office is a passagway from kitchen to living room(a wall was removed to accomplish this), it’s not where I like to light. I do use the desk, but pretty much only when the kids are outside; I can keep an eye on them from there, thanks to the removed wall.
I think I can fix some of my discomfort with the desk area by putting up a shelf to hold some of my stuff and thus buying me more space, and taking down the mirror behind me which bounces more light around. But in the meantime, I am racking up a mean wordcount at the dining room table, often with a kid beside me painting or using her computer, or committing craftricide with glitter glue. It works for me.
Writing comfort isn’t a minor issue. Think about where you’re working, or possibly not working. Try moving somewhere else, moving around until you find a comfortable spot. Or sitting in the spot you should be using to figure out why it’s not inviting and if you can change it. I’ve made changes like wearing wool socks to write in when the weather changed and my writing area got too nippy. Writing is much easier if you’re physically comfortable doing it.
I love my cramped little space in the corner of the living room. It’s all mine and it works for me!
NJ, I think small spaces are very appealing. Cozy and secure. On the other hand, I sometimes need space to spread things out while I work. So I’ll probably always move around, depending on what I’m doing. And having kids tends to make me more portable, too.
I love writing at the kitchen table. I should sit in the office (spare bedroom) at my desktop computer, but when I get on that one I just feel …..stifled. I like the kitchen, and my laptop.
Kitchens are great. Warm. And close to the coffee!
I think I’ve found my comfy spot for using the laptop, and fortunately it moves too (a tv tray in the living room), which is good because once again I’m planning to commit Nano this year. 🙂
Good for you, Ann!