Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary business.
Ask anyone what a writer does, and they will probably come up with some romantic notion of them sitting on a beach, sipping an ice-cold drink and tapping away on their laptop. Or how about sipping coffee in a cafe while bashing out the next bestseller?
In reality, most writers tuck themselves away in their spare room at a desk, sit on the sofa with a laptop or find some other place they can find peace.
I have a computer and desk in my spare room, which I use a lot unless it gets too cold with the draughty windows, and I resort to the sofa. What this setup lacks, though, is other people and can become quite solitary. The great news is, it doesn't have to be!
Co-working spaces.
Where I live (in the UK), there are various co-working options with local council schemes and private businesses. You either rent a permanent desk or office in a building or a hot desk, i.e., whatever desk is available.
I haven’t tried co-working, but I can see so many advantages.
- You’ll have people to interact with.
- You’ll be able to network with other freelancers and businesses and possibly gain new clients.
- Leaving the house to go to work can help keep you motivated and less distracted.
