Are you lucky enough to have your own study for writing? Or like me, do you just pitch up wherever works best on the day. I don’t have the luxury of a study so I use various spaces around my home, none are ideal but I make it work. A room of my own with a big desk and comfy chair is something I will always aspire to have (and maybe one day I will 🍀).

But for now, I manage with what I have, and that’s okay. As I have read about the writing process more and learnt more about the way others manage it, I have come to the reassuring realisation that it is a struggle – to get our novels out of our heads and onto paper (or screen). It’s a huge task that presents many obstacles along the way. That is partly why I started this blog, I felt alone in the writing rabbit hole, and wanted to unite with like-minded aspiring writers.

I am very aware that my brain kicks into top gear late afternoon time, I can get through my work like a chainsaw through butter between the hours of 4pm-9pm. 9am in the morning though, and I’m working at a snail’s pace 🐌. It is different for everyone, some of us are night owls, some of us are early risers, many are somewhere in between. I’m envious of people who get up early and fly through their work before the day has even really started. I am not one of those people 🤭.

Add to that the lack of quiet dedicated space to write…it can feel tough to find that productive and creative headspace.

I chose the featured image for this post, of the study looking out at the night time city, because I like the idea of sitting up late writing, looking out at the night sky, watching the busy city from afar. Some of us have no choice but to sit up and write late, we may be doing other jobs during the day, looking after children, and many other daytime commitments. I am one of those people and I am still in the process of establishing a consistent writing routine in the evenings.

But ultimately, because my brain is most active late afternoon/early evening, sunset needs to feature for me. I chose the 4 pictures below as possible dreamy writing study rooms. They are all extremely appealing to me. Which would you choose? 💻

1. The Big City 🌆

Looking out at the big city, knowing it is all going on out there but being tucked away in my own little space, watching from afar, feels very safe and reassuring for me.

2. Cosy Woodland 🌲🌳

This woodland scene is just idyllic to me, I love being around the trees and wildlife. But maybe it would be a little spooky looking out at that woodland in the middle of the night, all alone! 👻

3. Beach ️🏖️

Very little needs to be said about this beach study, so tranquil for so many of us.

4. Small Town 🧋

The small town setting, looking out at little cafes and shops, popping out to grab a coffee at 9pm, this is so inviting to me. Perhaps like the big city scene, I like the idea of knowing there is lots going on just outside my window, but far enough away that I can sit and write peacefully 📝.

Please let me know in the comments which study you would choose? Or maybe none of these would work for you, you may have a different image in mind. Please share your ideas and unite on here with other writers, I would love to hear from you.

Tabitha 💟