Just Bein' Mommy

Columbus, OH Parenting Blogger

Looking for a place to write?

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I use writing to help me release a lot of things including anger and confusion. Yes, blogging helps me get through some decisions I might need to make, even in the post never goes live. Writing everything out has always helped me continue to be who I am. I even re-write lists when I have the time because it makes me remember. But I have times where I’m just stuck because writing at the same place all the time is not the best thing to help your creativity. So I always have a different place to write every week. These are my top favorite places to write. This happens to be my primary place of thought 🙂

place to write

  • Local Coffee Shop– I went to a Starbucks one afternoon and wrote 3 posts faster then I ever have. I think it was the quiet chatting in the background that helped… and maybe the caffeine as well.
  • A Library or bookstore– Both these places are perfect for a some quiet time for writing. However, if you are a snacker, it might not be the best for you.
  • A park– I love parks. I love the sounds of kids playing in the park so its always the perfect background to writing for me. Always make sure you have a hotspot if you need everything scheduled right away though. Otherwise your best bet is to save on your word processor and paste where you need it later.
  • A Mall– I know that sounds a little bit weird but if you can deal with the noise, its a great place to write. Just find a seat and go.
  • On your break or lunch– I have written great starters to posts when eating lunch. For me, its a great time to get my mind off of work and out of the building for the 30 minutes that I have to myself.
  • A College Campus– No, I’m not telling you to go into a campus building and just hang out. Ohio State’s campus is beautiful and I could totally do a photography post alone just walking around the campus. But I’ve sat outside in the summer with my computer or even just a notepad and just wrote whatever came to mind.

Any special place that just opens your mind to whatever you want it to wonder. Get creative and share with me and my other readers.

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  1. Zoe Lee says

    Thanks for these suggestions. It is soooo difficult to find a quiet corner with a 2 year old, but usually I put a sesame st episode on and type away in the family room. I will have to try our local starbucks sometime :) happy new year, Zoe Lee everythingforana

  2. Emily says

    I generally blog from the couch or the dining room table. I find I'm more productive in the dining room. The couch is too cozy. One of my goals for this winter is to hit my local Starbucks once a week and work from there. I think being out and about would be fun - as a stay-at-home mom, I don't see many other adults regularly!

  3. laura says

    I mainly blog/write at our dining table..I'm kinda tethered with the mouse and the cooling fan underneath. I did just see a portable table with built in fans I want to get so I can start moving around. I get a lot ideas at night when I'm going to bed, but don't want to go downstairs and write at the table.

  4. Elle says

    That is a really great idea! I don't have a portable computer at the moment. I am thinking about getting one though. It would be neat to be able to post from different places instead of just at this desk.

  5. Headant says

    I work best jn the dark. Our library has study rooms with light switches, so I could turn the lights out if I wanted to.

  7. Cecile says

    Great ideas! I found that I can sometimes write in my car waiting for my kids. With a hotspot it makes it possible!

  8. Sophie S says

    I always need a peaceful place to write. My bedroom is the best place to get going, but it isn't always the best place to be because I end up napping, lol.

  9. Greta says

    When I get stuck in a writing rut, I totally have to change it up. I have to admit, I never thought about going to the college campus and setting up shop. I suppose there's no real reason you couldn't, right?