The Anatomy of a Writing Space

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I recently moved into a new apartment. Now, this apartment is an astounding space with a great kitchen, hardwood floors, high ceilings and a ton of closet space...

...naturally, I was the most concerned with where my writing space would be.

(I mean, the kitchen is nice, too, BUT...)

The spaces in which we create are so important. Whether you're making jewelry at a work desk, acting on stage, playing at your piano or writing in your office, it is paramount that you feel comfortable in the space and inspired by the space. Once your brain begins to realize, "Ah! This is where we come to create!" then you're more likely to have a successful session.

Today, I wanted to share my writing space with you, not only so I can share a little bit about my process but that so perhaps I can inspire you in designing your own perfect space in which you can create.

Here is my desk. I like to surround myself with images and trinkets and doodads which put me in the mood to write or could serve as inspiration. I LOVE antiquing. What better way to inspire yourself to tell a story than to surround yourself with items that tell another's tales?

The lamp above is Mid-Century. It's a really amazing example of a late 1950s/early 1960s fiberglass drum shade that I was able to pick up (lamp, shade and all) for a whopping $15 at an antique store in Virginia!

These books are a collection of poems by Poe, Paradise Lost, and Green Mansions. My favorite item here, however, is the commemorative Telstar dish in the foreground!

The medical print in front is a gift from my sister--it's from the 1920s. I often find myself studying the diagram, so if I ever end up on Jeopardy, that may come in handy. The phone in the back was an old workshop/barn phone I bought in Lancaster, Ohio. It's got little spatters of paint all over, which I love.

And of course, it's just as important to have a good reading space. Right next to my desk, I have this comfy chair along with a lantern and an old stereoscope I picked up in downtown Circleville, Ohio. The pillow is from Waynesville, Ohio.

There you have it! I get up at 5:30 every morning, drag myself to this desk, and start writing!

So, where is your favorite place to create? Share some pictures of your inspiration space in the comments.

Until next time,

Jenny