Famous writers’ desks occasionally appear at public auction, to mixed results. The bidding on Harte’s desk starts at $2,000, which isn’t all that much considering its history. Who wouldn’t want to own a desk (perhaps even achair) so closely linked to an author whom they admire, or...
Being a craft freak is how I make up for not being the world’s greatest writer. Maybe you can relate, I don’t know. It’s just how I’ve adapted. It’s an adaptation that has changed me. I started out hoping to be a great writer. Over time I am becoming the path itself. I...
Clarissa grabbed a mug that she spotted on Lesley’s shelf and headed toward the bathroom. As she walked through the office, she noticed several women in desks facing each other, working away on their computers. One of the desks, which Clarissa supposed was likely hers, was empty. None of...
It remains to be seen what the long-term effects of E.L. James’ books will be for erotica writers. For now, I’ll appreciate the international dialogue it has inspired and the window of opportunity to celebrate the potential of erotic writing to surprise us, connect us, and enrich our ...
There are NINE other identical bookcases scattered throughout the house, plus two full height bookcases, and the piles of books on both my desks and on every other surface in the sun porch. And Wren's books, which are stacked on a trunk in the guest room. Marie Kondo's THE LIFE-...
Stand up desks or sitting on Pi-yo balls in the nude Sunlight with or without windows, or dark rooms caffeine, chocolate, booze, cigars, sugary snacks, go for it, but try for good health and safety. I like sunlight and writing outdoors, recall patterns and drawing pictures, Excel spreadsh...
So lots of throws--I gave myself two new incredibly fluffy ones for an early Christmas present. Throws in the living room, one at each of my two writing desks, extra quilts on the bed. I have one latte in the morning, and after that I’ve been switching to ginger tea (thanks to...
Similarly, if you find it very hard to put that ego aside and write with equal verve for clients, you might want to rethink copywriting. 9. Self-Motivation and Determination These days, most copywriters aren’t hunched over desks in a communal space, writing elbow-to-elbow with their colle...
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