Your ideal writing environment is probably going to change based on what your writing, and where you are in the writing process. Is it better to write in silence, or with background noise? Do you sit at a desk, a chair, or lounge in bed? Alone, or out in a coffee shop?
Personally, I like silence (or as close as I can get) when writing new material. I want to be able to be totally lost in the story. I don't like distractions and I need to be alone. I’m one of those DON’T LOOK AT IT until it’s finished kind of people, and even if I think someone’s looking at me I can’t write.
Personally, I like silence (or as close as I can get) when writing new material. I want to be able to be totally lost in the story. I don't like distractions and I need to be alone. I’m one of those DON’T LOOK AT IT until it’s finished kind of people, and even if I think someone’s looking at me I can’t write.
I like to be sitting upright when writing, but still relaxed A desk does help my focus, but I enjoy my comfy chair. I find my bed to be too relaxing to get much writing done. But lazy clothes are perfect. I want to be able to stay put for a good amount of time.
When I’m editing, particularly a scene I’ve read over before, I like music. Especially music I associate with the story. For example, playing “The Earth Moved” while editing the end of Acapella Angels with the storm. Giving your stories a soundtrack is a ton of fun. I’ve also tried writing with good “studying music,” mostly classical stuff. Just search for it on youtube and they’ll give you some good long mixes. If it helps you, it’s a double bonus. Not only are you getting good writing done, you also get to feel super high class and fancy.
When I’m editing, particularly a scene I’ve read over before, I like music. Especially music I associate with the story. For example, playing “The Earth Moved” while editing the end of Acapella Angels with the storm. Giving your stories a soundtrack is a ton of fun. I’ve also tried writing with good “studying music,” mostly classical stuff. Just search for it on youtube and they’ll give you some good long mixes. If it helps you, it’s a double bonus. Not only are you getting good writing done, you also get to feel super high class and fancy.
I’ve learned to write and edit with other background noise, even though it’s not ideal. Only you will know what your ideal writing environment is. No one spot will work for everyone, so be open to experimentation. Once you find it, maximize its use. Try to learn to adapt to other situations as well, but use your perfect writing environment as much as possible. In your personal writing heaven, you’ll do your best work, and be encouraged to write more often. Which, as I’ve said 600 times before, is one of your super important golden rules.
It's also important to note that the writing should come first. Spending too much time creating your perfect environment can lead to prolonged procrastination.
It's also important to note that the writing should come first. Spending too much time creating your perfect environment can lead to prolonged procrastination.
You should be here--inside the story.
Now get to it!
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