Freelance Writing Tip #28: Change Your Setting

Writing can be very boring work; especially if it becomes very mechanical when you’re not interested in the subject matter. One of the ways around this is to physically change your writing setting; take a pen, paper and notebook if you’re a cyber-nut, move to a coffee shop with free internet access or a bookstore if you want a different atmosphere. Switching where you write (or what tools you use to write with) can add something a little different to help you get your assignment done.

Many coffee shops and restaurants now offer free Wi-Fi as well–you might have to be a little creative about where these places are, especially since many of the bigger chains do not offer free Wi-Fi. I’ve found that smaller coffee shops are the best bet for saving money and better prices.

Regardless, if you’re feeling stuck, changing where you’re working can help.

About Monica

Monica Valentinelli is an author and game designer who lurks in the dark. She has worked on both original stories as well as tie-in fiction for games like Vampire: the Masquerade. Her short stories have appeared in Apexology: Science Fiction & Fantasy and the upcoming New Hero anthology from Stone Skin Press.

By day, Monica is the Marketing Director for Steve Jackson Games and John Kovalic’s business manager. By night? The author wanders into the wilds of her computer to unearth fantastic stories and compelling characters.

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