Where do you like to sit when you’re doing homework, bullet journaling, writing, or reading? Is it your bed? Your desk? Today I’m going to cover all of the possible places that you could call your Writing Nook, why they would be a good choice, and my preferences.
Your Desk
1. My preferences
Okay, first of all, I rarely EVER sit at my desk. Mostly because it is always covered in school papers, notebooks, and other random stuff. Yeah, my room isn’t always neat… I try to keep it cleaned off, but it never stays that way. On the other hand, your desk would be a good “focus center”. I’m using this term because when you’re writing, you should be somewhere where you can focus. Somewhere with no interruptions. In some houses, I know that may sound impossible, but at least ask for some privacy.
2. Advantages
Your desk is a good place because it helps you stay awake. Yes, I just said that. When you sit on your bed, you’ll be more likely to fall asleep. Especially if it’s late at night. Anyway, your desk is also good because you already have pencils and paper. It is a very convenient spot. More on supplies later.
3. Disadvantages
The only disadvantage I can think of is that it may be uncomfortable. Get a pillow!
Your Bed
1. My Preferences
I usually sit on my bed because it is comfortable, and I like being comfortable.
2. Advantages
As I just mentioned, it’s comfortable. And that’s pretty much all I can think of… Comment if you can think of more!
3. Disadvantages
Sometimes, it’s hard to get the pillows right, and then your back starts hurting. That is definitely not fun. Another disadvantage is you might not always have the right supplies at your fingertips, like I mentioned before. You may have to get up (ugh!) and get a piece of paper or a pen.
Outside
1. My Preferences
If you prefer to not worry about the bugs, the cold (or the heat), or other annoying noises, then I would not suggest it. I like to sit outside, especially during the fall.
2. Advantages
If you live in the country, when you go outside, it might be pretty quiet. Take advantage of this! If you live in the city, it might be the opposite… Being outside might be another way to escape siblings. Plus the crisp and fresh fall air clears my head and helps me think.
3. Disadvantages
Noises. Cars, dogs, doors, yelling, talking… Yeah, sitting outside has its downs. Also… There’s the weather. Hot, cold, snowing, raining, windy… It really depends on how YOU feel about it.
The Kitchen Table
1. My Preferences
Okay, sometimes I can handle this, sometimes I can’t. Sometimes it’s too noisy, but sometimes I can ignore it. I’m usually able to ignore it and get into my own little world.
2. Advantages
FOOD IS NEAR! If you need a snack, go get it! If you need a drink, go get it! If mom is sitting here too, you can ask for help.
3. Disadvantages
Distractions. SO MANY DISTRACTIONS! Your little sister singing as she colors, the sound of pots and pans being moved around as your mom cooks, the cat meowing at his bowl for more food, and much more. Sometimes the kitchen is not the best. Something else is the table may not be clean. Maybe there’s a drop of spaghetti sauce from last night, or crumbs from where your brother was eating crackers. I wouldn’t suggest the kitchen.
The Living Room
1. My Preferences
I like to sit in the living room. It’s actually where I’m sitting right now, typing this post, and glancing up every once in a while to see who’s winning the football game. Go Tennessee! I mainly like sitting here because there is light. I like rooms with a lot of natural light let in from windows.
2. Advantages
I don’t know what’s in your living room, but I’m guessing there’s a couch. Couches can be comfortable, and so can chairs. It really depends on what YOU like.
3. Disadvantages
Again, DISTRACTIONS! There maybe a TV where the football game is on (I’m setting such a good example 😉 ), or your little brother might be playing a video game. There could be a lot of distractions, or there maybe none.
Supplies
Okay, so I’ve basically covered all the places you could call your “Writing Nook”, so now, let’s move on to supplies.
First of all, what should you use? There are multiple things you could use. Your computer, a journal, a binder, a notebook… If you want to, you could put all your supplies in a basket and take them wherever you want to go.
1. Your Computer
I use Word on my computer. I used to use a binder with notebook paper in it, but then I transferred it to a computer, because my hands got too tired from writing. Word has been excellent so far, and I don’t plan on changing anytime soon. Anyway, back to supplies. All you should need is your computer, and maybe a pencil and paper in case you want to write something down, and your Inspiration Notebook (I will explain what that is later).
2. Your Journal/Notebook
If you are writing your story in a journal or notebook, all you should need is just your notebook (duh) and a pen or pencil (whatever you prefer).
3. Your Binder
Your binder should have paper in it, and maybe a few dividers. All you need other than that is a pen/pencil and your Inspiration Notebook.
What is an Inspiration Notebook?
Have you ever been sitting at school, in your office, at work, or even in church and suddenly a brilliant idea hits you? It happens to me all the time, so instead of using the Notes app on my iPod, I decided to dedicate a notebook to inspiration.
So, basically, an Inspiration Notebook is a notebook that you carry with you everywhere that you can whip out whenever inspiration hits you.
Your Writing Nook
So, to sum it up…
Your Writing Nook needs to be a place you can sit, write, and not be distracted. You should make sure you have the right supplies with you whenever you write.
Comment! Where is your Writing Nook? What are your supplies?
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