Fellow blogger, Rebecca Bradley at Rebecca Bradley Crime (author of the DI Hannah Robbins detective stories, which I am not-so-patiently awaiting the next in the series) does a fun column where she interviews authors about their first drafts. She always includes a request for a picture (or a description) of their writing space. This lurker’s peek into where brilliance is born is one of my favorite parts.
Naturally, I assumed you-all would like to see where I write. I have a warm home office that’s perfectly sized to avail me of my varied digital devices as well as piles of reference books I often refer to. Though my two monitors hide the view, if I crane my neck up and to the side, I get a glorious site of my verdant back yard with the occasional horse trotting by on our homeowner equestrian trail. Here’s a panorama, starting at my computer desk and swiveling counter-clockwise (without leaving my chair–love it):
For those of you who have already seen my writing space, I’ve collected other offices of writers–some my blogging friends (shared with permission) and others from people who posted them as available to all. Take a look:
What does your writing space look like?
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Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy. She is the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice book reviewer, a columnist for TeachHUB, Editorial Review Board member for Journal for Computing Teachers, monthly contributor to Today’s Author and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. You can find her books at her publisher’s website, Structured Learning.
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Jacqui what a cosy little writing nook you have. I am about to shuffle my space around today. Its hard working from the kitchen table on my art. But at least I have my desk in the corner for my writing. Love all the tech and two screens too.
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I used to love working on the kitchen counter. So much room, connected to everything going on. I bet you love being there.
Love your new pic!
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I dream of an art studio one day and a writing nook too, I can dream Jacqui.
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Jacqui, your writing space looks very much like my husband’s (he’s an architectural designer and drafts person). My work space is usually in a comfortable chair or couch with my laptop. 😊
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How funny. I have been accused of being overly organized. Me, it works well and I wouldn’t change a thing.
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It’s so great to see your workspace, and imagine you sitting there chasing submarines! 😉 Thanks for sharing with us. Oh, and by the way – I agree with everyone else, that desk is ‘SWEET’
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When I saw that desk, I had to buy it. Couldn’t afford it, but that didn’t matter.
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I totally get that 🙂
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Thank you for sharing your space. Quite a pretty view when stretching from the sitting position. 🙂 Horse trail sounds perfect.
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Thanks, Audrey. It does inspire me.
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Mines a corner in my bedroom. Not much elbow space but it works for me. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
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A compact corner, facing out to the world–that sounds nice. Most of what I need 90% of the time (after the research portion) is right on my computer.
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I want your desk! To have that much desktop space would be wonderful. I used to have one almost that size but it broken into pieces during the last move.
Before I had a computer, I used a small spiral notebook. I’d put it in my purse and go to the nearest McDonald’s, buy a diet Coke, and write at one of the smaller tables. Now then, why am I so obsessed with space?
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It pretty much fills the room wall-to-wall. I don’t know how I’ll get it out of the room. Another reason to NOT move.
I wish I could go out into the world and write. It seems too distracting. Maybe I’ll try it…
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That’s lovely, Jacqui! What a beautiful view out to your garden, so important to stop and stare at whilst gathering your thoughts. My study is on the top floor and overlooks our garden – perfect tranquility and often I see the White doves circling around.
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We have a vast swarm of blackbirds. About once a week, they are so loud and numerous, I can’t help but go out and see what’s going on. They fill the trees, and then the sky as they move to their evening sleeping places.
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Wonderful writing space and I love the view. I can see flowers from out my writing space window, but maybe one day I’ll have a nicer view.
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I too love the outside view, but I also find so much peace simply staring at my wall of books. All that knowledge.
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Your backyard is geeeeeeeeeeeorgous! Forget the writing space . . . I’d be outside sipping tea and never get anything done.
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I’m with Judy. In fact, take a look outside, Jacqui – that’s the two of us playing with Casey and mucking up your back patio. You just keep on working and we’ll soak up the sun for you. LOL
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Darn–I definitely should have included Casey in my writing space. He often comes to visit and inspire.
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We could do that. I have a nice umbrella table with four chairs. We can all sit around writing while the fountain provides white noise.
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I love your desk!! (the one to your left). I’m in bad need of a better/large desk, and I’d love one just like that!! Mine’s currently this tiny white one that goes well with my ancient, 8-year-old white macbook
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Isn’t it gorgeous! My kids are fighting over who gets it. Right now, the room it’s in, I don’t know how I’d ever get it out.
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I’m going to go on a mission to find a cool writing desk now 🙂
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It looks so neat and tidy. Right now, my office space, especially my desk, has paper all over it because I’m in the middle of revising and don’t want to throw anything that I print out away.
I like your idea with the two monitors. That’s something I must think about.
Shalom,
Pat
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Truth: I did straighten things up before the picture. There are times when I’m digging through layers to find what I need. I do have three spindles where I keep the random notes that fuel my stories.
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A spindle! Why didn’t I think of that? Such an easy solution to half my messes. Thanks for a GREAT TIP! And a SHARP TIP too! LOL
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The trick is finding them. They’re not as popular as once. I have three and all are put to good use. One is where I collect receipts–I just love that one.
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My space is actually posted as the background of my twitter account. I love writing by windows and being surrounded by unique or asthetically pleasing items. Your space seems very professional and efficient. Well done. 😀
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It is efficient, absolutely. And I couldn’t survive without that peek at nature. I have a patio door right by my office so I can visit any time I want.
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You have a wonderful writing space. Love the view outside your window!
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Thanks, Carrie! BTW, I just started your book, Eating Bull. It’s wonderful! I only read during lunch and evenings and am now desperate for lunch to arrive so I can continue.
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Oh, thank you. How nice to hear! I hope you enjoy the rest of it. I appreciate your support.
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Great writing space. My writing space is a bit messier, well it’s really messy, but I am thinking of cleaning it up someday. Possibly later this year.
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Hehe. I only cleaned mine up because I was taking pictures.
You don’t write in your workshop? Hmm…
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The workshop is messy too and dustier.
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Dusty–not good for techie stuff.
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I L.O.V.E. your desk, Jacqui. It’s amazing! Your space is fantastic. 😀
I have a desk loaded with desktop and necessary paraphernalia in a cubby with butter yellow walls, but since I acquired a laptop, I’m spoiled and use my dining-room table. The more work surface I have, the more junk surrounds me.
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Oooh take some pictures, Tess and post them on your site. I’d love to see it. I would take over my dining room table, but my husband has already claimed it as his workspace. Darn!
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Your writing space is beautiful, Jacqui. You’ve maximized the area for optimal production. My own space is one not-big-enough desk with papers and notes frequently falling off. I have plans to convert one of our secondary bedrooms to an office/studio – someday.
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That’s what this is. We have four bedrooms and now only three. Which is still more than we need. I don’t mind clutter of relevant materials. It means I can find them quickly. Once I’ve filed things, it’s a challenge to figure out where.
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What a great desk and view, Jacqui. Recently, I turned one of our guestrooms into my writing room. I’ve got a ton of space and a lot of inspirational boards, along with my storyboards.
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I’d love to see the inspirational boards–and the storyboards. My inspiration often comes from articles on the internet. I have alerts on Google for relevant stories and so often, I have to stop whatever I’m doing because an alert with a tantalizing headline shows up in my email.
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This was really nice to see your writing space. It certainly adds another dimension to knowing you. I love your outdoor scenery. It must be so inspiring. Happy writing, Jacqui.
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Yes–that’s what’s just beyond my backyard. My husband actually had my office window enlarged so I could see it better. What a guy!
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What a great inspirational space! I have a small desk in my kitchen and a picture board with cute art and photos of my kids on the far back wall. Usually I research on the kitchen table but the space is cozy and it fits me 😊
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When my kids were younger (meaning living at home), I didn’t even try to write so you’re miles ahead of me. Several of my books were inspired by one of my children.
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You are clearly well set up for your work. I would have to post a shot of a table at a café and our kitchen table, which is not impressive. But whatever works for us is fine.
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So many people love writing in internet cafes and coffee houses. Me, they’re too noisy. I don’t even play music while I work. You’re a kitchen table guy–another space I read a lot about from writing efriends.
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