Helping Writers Become Authors

Creating a Functional Writing Station

May 16, 2010
A tour of how to build a personal writing spot that actually sparks creativity. Tips for shaping the atmosphere that helps you focus and write more. A visual walkthrough of a real writing station with pointers on what works and why.
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ADVICE

Create Your Ideal Writing Atmosphere

  • Discover the atmosphere that best encourages your creativity and foster it consistently.
  • Try different locations and conditions until you identify what lets you slip into your creative zone.
INSIGHT

No Single Perfect Setup Exists

  • Writers need different elements to enter their creative zone, not a one-size-fits-all setup.
  • Silence, bustle, home, or commute can each be valid depending on the writer.
ANECDOTE

Host's Personal Writing Station

  • K.M. Weiland shares a personal tour of her own writing station on her blog.
  • She directs listeners to view the pictorial tour there because pictures don't translate well to audio.
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