Our writing environment contributes to our productivity, creativity, and professionalism. Here are six ways we can examine how to create an inspiring writing space.
Author: Emma Kathryn Harris
Misty mornings
Dew has health benefits both for plants and for humans. One misty morning walk helped me reflect on what we miss if we are not observant of the greater world that surrounds us.
Changes
Subtle changes in the air are signs that summer is coming to a close. While I cling to what is left, the goldfinches remind me to be content.
Save your writing — and your ideas — with a notebook
Creative concepts do not always appear at convenient times. Before we lose our reflections, we should write them down. And the best way to do this is with a notebook. Writing longhand has an added benefit: it slows our thoughts down and we capture more detail.
Intertwining our existence with nature
Native plants and natural habitats contribute to our pollinating population. And we thrill to see bees dance and flowers grow before our eyes.
Writing and housekeeping do not have to clash
Prolific writers have said you are either a good housekeeper or you are a great writer but not both. The reality, however, is that we have responsibilities in life and we schedule our writing periods like everything else. As long as we are writing, we are successful.