This wasn't as big a problem for me in the past. I usually worked on new projects in the morning, and with my trusty laptop I could work on rewrites and promo anywhere. This year things are different.
I have a day job, which means my writing schedule has changed. I'm writing in the evenings now and there is no way I can do that in the attic. After noon. the temperature hovers between 85 and 90 degrees up there. This leaves me no choice but to find a new writing cave until the fall.
There are two possibilities, the family office or the backyard. (The latter I have just abandoned because it started to rain.) Clearly there are pros and cons to both.
Family office pros: A door. A proper desk. Reasonable lighting. Cons: Clutter. Chair is broken so I feel like I'm sitting in a hole. Room comes with a mean, hissing bird.
Back yard pros: Lovely view. Fresh air. Comfortable chairs. Cons. Weather dependent. No door to cut back on interruptions. A glare on the computer screen so I have to squint even in the shade.
I'll likely go back and forth between the two. Which one would you pick?
That is a delima, Dawn. But what a good one, huh? Because at least you're writing! LOL. I love the bird and would probably team up him and pen a pirate tale!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitley been too hot to be upstairs. I would opt. for the outdoors under that shade. Sometimes I just take a hike and 'talk' my writing outloud. Probably why I don't get many pages. : )
Good luck!
Tere
I was wondering what happened to you! I kept clicking on your old link and couldn't find your blog. Lucky for me, you're part of that Lovestruck Giveaway Hop with another pal o'mine so I clicked over from her blog. Miss ya and glad to see you're all right, chickie!
ReplyDeleteTere, I love working outside, but I just get more done in the attic. Loving the rain that's keeping things cool today so I can do just that.
ReplyDeleteGina, glad you found me!