There has been some discussion among my accountability group
about changing up one's writing routine by finding a different place to write.
I confess I've never tried writing outside of my home/home
office (unless the deck counts!) The idea intrigued me. But where to go?
Equally intrigued, my Muse immediately suggested a Hawaiian
beach. Ahhh, pristine sand,
tropical breezes, umbrella drink in hand.
Sounds heavenly, but I nixed the idea because a) I don't fly, and b)
she's not going if I can't go. End of discussion. Well, at least for now.
Starbucks is closer, cheaper (I'm ever frugal), but my local
one has an occupancy limit of three or less. (Maybe I'm exaggerating a little.)
The thought of writing at my local library is even less
appealing. For one thing, there's
no aroma of coffee--a deal breaker in itself! I cannot think, much less write, if I'm not sufficiently
caffeinated. Then there are tiny
little three-sided cubicles that remind me of when I took my state board
exam. Not an experience I'd care
to repeat again anytime soon.
After much thought, I did come up with what I think will be
the perfect place. Panera
Bread. A bottomless cup of coffee
(and bathrooms!). Cozy
little tables. Free
Wi-Fi. And to-die-for cinnamon
rolls!
Hopefully my Muse will like the compromise (and change of scenery) when I take her
there for our play date.
The first of many, if she cooperates!
Check out the blogs of my accountability group as they share their perspectives:
Hi Emma,
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this blog...very feminine. As to the subject of this post, I don't think I would like to write anyplace other than home (my comfort zone). I'd get too distracted with the beauty of nature (if I were to go outdoors) or the buzz of conversation (if I were to go somewhere public). Plus, I'd have to get dressed and put on make up (if I were to leave the house)...LOL. The only other place I might be able to write would be in a serenity room at a great spa (like The Cloisters on Sea Island). Yeah...that I might be able to do!