The Things That Inspire Me: Desks

Photography writers desk

A writer’s desk tells their story…

 

Printer's Writing Desk #potterybarn 64" wide x 32" deep x 30" high The writing desk has a single drawer with a drop-down front. The Tuscan chestnut finish is hand applied in layers, with distressing and burnished edges that give the desk the look of a well-loved antique.Were they messy or organized? Up to date or old-fashioned? Did they have bookcases near or did they write purely from their own inspiration? What other objects did they have on their desk besides their writing equipment? What inspired them?

 

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Poetry: How to Include it in Your Writing

Poetry and including poems in our writing is one of those interesting literary devices that is either loved or hated by both the writer and the reader.

As a writer,  I myself love a bit of poetry here and there. The chance to break away from writing my story and have a little fun jotting down a few rhymes is always a welcome break to the slow plod that is often storytelling. However, I have often wondered if readers love it just as much? Or would they simply skim over it and continue on reading the story?

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Writer’s Winter Blues

As these long, dark winter days start to feel endless, monotonous and mundane, I often find myself uninspired and lethargic when it comes to my writing. I like lots of light and getting out of doors often helps me organize my thoughts. Two things that we don’t see much of or can do in the winter!

Blue and White on snowy day

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Writing With a Computer Versus Writing With Pen and Paper

As a writer, I have often wondered which form of writing was better or perhaps more beneficial and more likely to help me get more writing done. 🙂 I think it is a little funny that I can even write a post about this since the personal computer and keyboard are a fairly recent phenomenon. Continue reading “Writing With a Computer Versus Writing With Pen and Paper”

The Things that Inspire Me: Books

When you are a writer, it is a given that one of your biggest inspirations is books!
Why would we want to write them, if we don’t love them to?

love letters hidden in our books, how many lovers did you have he he...
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