Writing Tip: Your Work Place
This week’s blog is about writing tips. This tip is pretty basic but needs to be considered: Your Work Place.
You may wonder why I am writing about your work place. It’s really simple: It is because how well you write is often influenced by your comfort. And your comfort is directly influenced by your work environment.
Is there a set work environment for authors? No. Each author has different needs. However, there are some common characteristics that need to be considered. For example, Are you using a desk, a table, or a lap for your writing station? Another question is do you have easy access to writing aids, such as books, pen, paper, computer, etc.? And what about posture?
These are basics, so that is were I will start.
YOUR WRITING SURFACE
I have seen a number of people sitting on their couch with legs drawn up and their laptop resting on their lap. This may be comfortable, but it is not good for the computer. Unless the computer is sitting on a lap desk the computer can suffer. It needs to sit flat. Why? Because the breathing vents are underneath and if they are blocked the computer can overheat.
So if you decide to have our laptop on your lap, make sure you have a flat surface between the laptop and your lap.
As for me, I use a computer table. I originally bought it for a desktop, but converted it to laptop use (I leave front leaf up). My wife has a computer desk, but sometimes uses our kitchen table.
Whatever your choice make sure the computer can breathe properly.
And don't forget your posture!
I tend to slouch and have to correct myself. Slouching may seems comfortable, but it makes a person tire easily. So I have come to realize that I am most productive when my comfort is controlled.
Most recommendations I have come across suggest that a person should sit upright with both feet on the floor. You may not want to do that, but just remember that you can get too comfortable.
YOUR OFFICE SETUP
Ideally you should have a separate workspace from the rest of the house. This can be a built-in office or one that you set up.
In our home I set up an office making use of bookcases. The backs are outward into the living room providing places for pictures. The shelves face inward providing me with easy to get books, reference material, and more. Everything I need is located in that space.
Ideally you probably should have it away from the TV, but that may not be possible. So you compromised and turn the TV off or you shut it out. Since I like a little background noise I just close my ears and work on my story.
YOUR OFFICE FURNITURE
Office furniture can be kind of sticky. Go with what makes you happy, but please give some thought to your comfort, your privacy, and your productivity.
Everybody has a different idea of what makes the ideal furniture. In addition there costs involved. So choose wisely and don't break the bank.
You may wonder why I am writing about your work place. It’s really simple: It is because how well you write is often influenced by your comfort. And your comfort is directly influenced by your work environment.
Is there a set work environment for authors? No. Each author has different needs. However, there are some common characteristics that need to be considered. For example, Are you using a desk, a table, or a lap for your writing station? Another question is do you have easy access to writing aids, such as books, pen, paper, computer, etc.? And what about posture?
These are basics, so that is were I will start.
YOUR WRITING SURFACE
I have seen a number of people sitting on their couch with legs drawn up and their laptop resting on their lap. This may be comfortable, but it is not good for the computer. Unless the computer is sitting on a lap desk the computer can suffer. It needs to sit flat. Why? Because the breathing vents are underneath and if they are blocked the computer can overheat.
So if you decide to have our laptop on your lap, make sure you have a flat surface between the laptop and your lap.
As for me, I use a computer table. I originally bought it for a desktop, but converted it to laptop use (I leave front leaf up). My wife has a computer desk, but sometimes uses our kitchen table.
Whatever your choice make sure the computer can breathe properly.
And don't forget your posture!
I tend to slouch and have to correct myself. Slouching may seems comfortable, but it makes a person tire easily. So I have come to realize that I am most productive when my comfort is controlled.
Most recommendations I have come across suggest that a person should sit upright with both feet on the floor. You may not want to do that, but just remember that you can get too comfortable.
YOUR OFFICE SETUP
Ideally you should have a separate workspace from the rest of the house. This can be a built-in office or one that you set up.
In our home I set up an office making use of bookcases. The backs are outward into the living room providing places for pictures. The shelves face inward providing me with easy to get books, reference material, and more. Everything I need is located in that space.
Ideally you probably should have it away from the TV, but that may not be possible. So you compromised and turn the TV off or you shut it out. Since I like a little background noise I just close my ears and work on my story.
YOUR OFFICE FURNITURE
Office furniture can be kind of sticky. Go with what makes you happy, but please give some thought to your comfort, your privacy, and your productivity.
Everybody has a different idea of what makes the ideal furniture. In addition there costs involved. So choose wisely and don't break the bank.
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