How to Manage Location of Resources
Every week I deal with different subjects in this blog. I also post my blog to my Facebook page at RFrederickRiddlesWorld. This week I am taking a look atHow to Manage Location of Resources.
Below is an excerpt from my book TR
Independent Books Guide to Writing:
LOCATION OF
RESOURCES
As mentioned before, I like my cabinets and shelves to be close by the
desk where I can easily reach them. Being basically lazy it works for me! This enables
me to access the information with greater efficiency. Meanwhile Teresa has her
resources spread out, but that seems to work for her.
The important thing is that it be helpful to your overall work.
Tip: Keep your resources where you can easily
access them.
The RESOURCES
This covers:
books on writingBible commentariesbooks on marketingfinancial recordspublishing
informationResearch materialand more
Your resources will differ from ours, (for example I need Bible
commentaries) but you will have a need for good resources and you will need to
keep them somewhere safe and easily accessible.
But that is not all. You need to also consider such factors as
lighting, storage (paper, ink, incoming/outgoing, and more). In other words,
you need resources that will reflect not only personal preferences but will aid
you in writing the kind of books that you are committed to write.
Tip: Take time to make sure your workspace meets your needs .
Example
It’s not uncommon for me to need to do research for a book. By having
resources close by I’m able to make use of several resources, including my
library and my computer. Having a comfortable and efficient place to work has
been a blessing throughout my career.
As mentioned before I use a task chair as it’s comfortable and work
friendly. Artists, including musicians as well as writers, need to keep a
proper posture. Not doing so can cause a painful back and other more serious
ailments. And correct posture helps you keep focus!
As mentioned before bad posture can lead to sleepiness and an
inefficient approach to your work. I learned this fact the hard way and still
have to fight a tendency to slouch. But having a comfortable task chair has
helped me immensely.
By using that chair plus a computer table I’m able to sit for long
periods of time and accomplish whatever work needs done. There’s the added
benefit of being easily moved to a different location if I desire.
When I first started out writing I had the blessing of a separate room
to be used as my office, but when we moved down to Florida to take care of my
mother-in-law my office was located in her lanai. After she went to glory we
moved to a condo and I enclosed a portion of the living room into an office.
Now in our present home I’ve staked out a place in one of our rooms for my
office.
All of these worked for me because I used comfortable, practical
furniture arranged in a fashion that was economical, comfortable, and efficient
for me to use. Unless you have complete confidence in someone else’s abilities
I would advise this be a DIY project. You know what is comfortable and works
for you.
Application
When planning your workspace, you need to take the time to analyze what
your needs are now and in the future. It may require the investment of money as
well as time. Remember that you need to know what your needs are because an
uncomfortable or inefficient work space will make it very difficult for you to
be an effective writer. It may seem a small thing but it can be a big thing.
When Teresa and I moved to Clarkston, Michigan we took time to measure
and plan the layout of every room before we moved in. We repeated this when we
moved down here to her mom’s house. Although the lanai was good sized, we had
to leave room for mom’s stuff as well. In fact, every time we have moved, we
took the same approach which enabled us to move without being inconvenienced.
The above excerpt
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