A Writer’s Space
Establish a special
room or area where you can write without interruptions or distractions.
Most of us don’t have
the luxury of spare rooms but we might find a quiet corner in the house.
Here’s the writing
space of one writer.
It’s in her family’s front room and she works
here during the day.
She closes the door
and ignores all other noises in the house.
On the desk are her
notebooks, reference books, fountain pen and a lamp.
There’s also a
computer which is sometimes her friend but often her enemy.
It solves problems
but it also causes them.
In the cupboard under
her desk are manuscripts of her work;
Second, third, fourth
and fifth drafts.
There’s no phone, no
drink, no food.
This is a writing
desk; a working space.
In the evening, this
is a family room.
Her space is gone
until the next working day.
