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Have you ever had that wonderful moment when you had a rush of ideas for that story you're working on or that poem you were planning on writing? You're all like, "Yay!" and rush to your computer to get to work. Your fingers are flying on the keyboard so fast that smoke is practically clouding your vision.
Then you hear the your cell phone ring. Or your kids whine. Or your favorite reality show's theme song. You struggle to stay focused on that brilliant idea but then Duck Dynasty beckons you over to the dark side and that idea is -whoosh- gone.
Happens all the time, right? Today, there are just so many things to do and so little time. There are jobs that need to be done, school work that needs to be dove into, and TV that needs to be watched. That's why I came up with a list of five places that you and your beloved work of art can retreat to for some peace and quiet that can hopefully work into your busy schedule.
5. The Beach
The ocean makes for a perfect setting to write that sweet romance before you get on with your day. It's perfect if you can get out there early in the morning before the crazy volleyball-wielding kids ruin the solitude. It'd be terrible if you got whacked in the head while you were writing Bob and Anna's passionate breakup speech. If you don't have the luxury of living close to the ocean, a lake or even a creek could work as a substitute.
4. Your Job
If you work at a job where you sit at a desk most of the day or are allowed a decent amount of time for a break, this would be the ideal time to write down a few plot ideas. I wouldn't recommend this if you're in the construction business.
3. Camping Trip
That's right--get the entire family out for a camping trip over the weekend. Now, this doesn't mean neglect the great outdoors. Go out there and swim in a lake, hike up a mountain, pet a grizzly bear (don't do this). But at night, when everyone else is asleep, take out your portable book-light and get to writing under the stars.
2. Lunch Time
Grab your notebook or laptop before you head to your local restaurant for a lunch break. This might mean being bad company to your lunch buddies, so I recommend going to lunch with your laptop as your only companion that day.
1. Your Local Park
The park is my absolute favorite place to write. It always offers up that sense of serenity when you're sitting under big oak trees and listening to the chirping of birds. The best part is you can take your entire family and they'll be occupied while you have some me-time.
Hopefully, this post gave you some ideas on how you can find the time to write. Finding the time to write is always hard but you can do it! Have fun!
Have a blessed day and keep on reading!
-Bootsie
