Time for another posting with the Insecure Writer’s Support Group, where writers
can share their insecurities and encourage one another. IWSG was founded by Alex
J. Cavanaugh and we share our posts the first Wednesday of the
month.
The question
for December is: What are five objects
we'd find in your writing space?
Well, let me
look around. Usually, I have my computer where I do the majority of my work. Then,
there will be at least one notebook to read through or take down notes on my
various writing projects. Since I sometimes write out my first drafts by hand,
I might also have a composition notebook nearby. Then, my phone will be there
with more notes or summaries of my ideas, and I also use it as my dictionary
and thesaurus (and occasional distraction). The majority of the time (including
right now), I will have a cat in my lap as I’m typing. Finally, there will be some kind of drink, most likely coffee if it is any time before
sunset, and in the evenings I’ll have water, juice, or tea. It’s a simple set
up and I like it that way.
Congratulations
to all of you that won NaNoWriMo! I had a lot going on in November and was
unable to participate. Honestly, my writing is still sitting in the backseat
while I try to figure out other things in my life. I think about it often: all
those ideas just waiting to make themselves known in written form. I am trying
to find a way to fit it into the disorganization and stress of my life. But, I
think what I really need to do is get some of that mess out of the way first, and I did work on some of that last month. Maybe by the New Year I can find a
tiny window for writing.
In case I
don’t make it back here before then, I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
