Writing in Public
September 12th 2010 20:55
Writing in public places isn't for everyone. Some writers can't write in public because they don't feel comfortable being watched when they write. If you don't have a problem with it, writing in public may help you reach your wordcount goal, though. Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need to come up with an amazing plot twist. Also, there are often fewer distractions at your chosen writing spot than there are at home (where even housework may seem strangely appealing all of a sudden …).
At the coffee shop: Coffee and creativity go hand in hand for me. Stop at a coffee shop for 20 to 30 minutes in the morning before you get on with your normal life and get a head start. Spending your lunch break writing in a coffee shop is another (or an additional) option which will help you boost the wordcount during the day.
In your local or university library: For me, writing in close proximity to lots of books always helps. Many libraries have computers with internet access these days; use them to send yourself emails with the next scene or chapter. I've also been know to sit down in a quiet corner of a book shop to write a few hundred words.
On the train to work: If you take public transport to get to and from work (or school), use your commute to reach your daily wordcount. In 2008, I wrote on my iPhone while I was on the train. I wasn't quite as quick as typing on a real keyboard, but I got between 400 and 600 words each way. I completed about half my words before I returned home which was a big help.
These are just a few suggestions. You can write anywhere that inspires you.
At the coffee shop: Coffee and creativity go hand in hand for me. Stop at a coffee shop for 20 to 30 minutes in the morning before you get on with your normal life and get a head start. Spending your lunch break writing in a coffee shop is another (or an additional) option which will help you boost the wordcount during the day.
In your local or university library: For me, writing in close proximity to lots of books always helps. Many libraries have computers with internet access these days; use them to send yourself emails with the next scene or chapter. I've also been know to sit down in a quiet corner of a book shop to write a few hundred words.
On the train to work: If you take public transport to get to and from work (or school), use your commute to reach your daily wordcount. In 2008, I wrote on my iPhone while I was on the train. I wasn't quite as quick as typing on a real keyboard, but I got between 400 and 600 words each way. I completed about half my words before I returned home which was a big help.
These are just a few suggestions. You can write anywhere that inspires you.
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