A month to write wherever I want, huh? What’s funny is I don’t necessarily dream of writing in other places, or fantasizing about my ideal writing place. I’m such a creature of habit and disassociation that I can write anywhere, as long as I have my writing file in front of me. Laptop, desktop, doesn’t matter. I just need a word file.
Hell, I’ve written by sending myself emails before. I’ve also written bits and pieces in the bathroom on my phone. Frankly, I need to start doing that again.
But that’s beside the point.
The point for me is that I’m not overly concerned about where I write. For a lot of people, the expected answers will be places like:
I totally see the draw of all the usual answers, and to be fair, my gut response is going to be in that first and fourth category. Probably a secluded mountain cabin with a view. Maybe a stream nearby, of possible.
While I would absolutely love being in that kind of place and situation, assuming my needs would be met for a month via grocery delivery or whatever, I don’t feel like it would do anything for my writing. Sure, I would revel in being steps away from a gorgeous view, but like I said, my writing happens wherever I am, regardless of location.
The biggest draw about this question for me is the promise of a month to just write. The time is what I need, not an ideal location. That would make the biggest difference. Frankly, being in a place I really want to be might be more of a distraction, at least at first until I got used to being where I was.
I guess what I’m saying through all this is that I’m not one of those creatives who has specific wants or needs, or who dreams about certain atmosphere for that ideal creative juice flow. Some people have a routine to get their brains in gear, and that’s fine. The point is to do the making.
For me, can I just have a fully all-expenses paid month at home, complete with housekeeping and a good cook, so I can focus on writing?
Thanks!
P. S. - I mean, I’ll take that month in a mountain cabin with good weather and a view if the offer is on the table. Thanks again!
Hell, I’ve written by sending myself emails before. I’ve also written bits and pieces in the bathroom on my phone. Frankly, I need to start doing that again.
But that’s beside the point.
The point for me is that I’m not overly concerned about where I write. For a lot of people, the expected answers will be places like:
- Beaches, Mountains, Riversides - wherever a nature view will suit their temperament.
- Museums, Art Galleries - where inspiration is only a few steps away.
- Coffee Houses/Cafes, Busy Plazas, Tourist Locations - where people-watching is abundant
- Totally Secluded Place - where there are zero distractions
I totally see the draw of all the usual answers, and to be fair, my gut response is going to be in that first and fourth category. Probably a secluded mountain cabin with a view. Maybe a stream nearby, of possible.
While I would absolutely love being in that kind of place and situation, assuming my needs would be met for a month via grocery delivery or whatever, I don’t feel like it would do anything for my writing. Sure, I would revel in being steps away from a gorgeous view, but like I said, my writing happens wherever I am, regardless of location.
The biggest draw about this question for me is the promise of a month to just write. The time is what I need, not an ideal location. That would make the biggest difference. Frankly, being in a place I really want to be might be more of a distraction, at least at first until I got used to being where I was.
I guess what I’m saying through all this is that I’m not one of those creatives who has specific wants or needs, or who dreams about certain atmosphere for that ideal creative juice flow. Some people have a routine to get their brains in gear, and that’s fine. The point is to do the making.
For me, can I just have a fully all-expenses paid month at home, complete with housekeeping and a good cook, so I can focus on writing?
Thanks!
P. S. - I mean, I’ll take that month in a mountain cabin with good weather and a view if the offer is on the table. Thanks again!
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