Renovate Your Writing Space
Original collage by Helen Sword
When was the last time you renovated your writing space?
I don't just mean the physical space where you write, although that's important too. Maybe it's time to clear your desk, brighten your room with colorful artwork and fresh flowers, and polish the windows to let in the light. Or perhaps you could head out to a cafe with your laptop or walk to the park with a notebook in hand -- anything to stimulate your senses and get your body moving.
But what about the writing space inside your head? Is it cluttered with dust bunnies, to-do lists, negative thoughts? When you sit down to write, what emotions do you bring with you across the threshold into that sacred space? Are there any distractions that would be better left outside the door?
I would love to help you find and flourish in a multidimensional "SPACE of Writing," a space of productivity and pleasure that is:
Socially balanced, offering opportunities for social interaction, collaborative intimacy, and solitary writing;
Physically engaging, inviting you to bring your body as well as your mind to the party;
Aesthetically nourishing, infusing your writing practice with color, beauty, and style;
Creatively challenging, encouraging cognition, choice, and change; and
Emotionally fulfilling, amplifying and celebrating joy in writing.
Does that kind of writing space sound appealing to you? If yes, I hope you'll come visit us in the WriteSPACE, an international community devoted to helping you become the stylish, savvy, satisfied writer you long to be.
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