I am a firm believer in setting goals for all of my writing projects. By setting goals, I have been blessed to start a new business, launch my blog, and write a book. Goals have helped me improve my writing productivity.
So when I read an article by NY Book Editors on the perfect writing space, I was inspired to set a new goal. I decided to reorganize my writing space to improve my productivity.
Below are the steps I took and the tools I used to get my writing house in order to improve my productivity.
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Time to Declutter
The first thing I did was take a long, hard look at the clutter in my life. During my writing sessions, I was surrounded by, what seemed like, mounds of unwanted, outdated paper. I used a shredder to get rid of everything that wasn’t needed or relevant to my writing business. And for those unsightly cords needed to power all of my electrical devices, I found a cable organizer.
Time to Stand
Standing desks are great. I used to have one while working in a corporate facility but never had one at home. To satisfy my obsession, I found a table-top standing desk. It’s not too heavy so I can move it around if I want to write in a different part of the house. The desk was easy to setup. But I soon realized I needed a traditional desk or table for the table-top standing desk. This small foldable computer desk is sturdy enough to hold it. An anti-fatigue floor mat specifically designed for standing desks offers comfort. When I need to sit, I found an ergonomic computer chair with footrest.
Time to Write
When I need to see my ideas and plans on visual boards, I use brown craft paper or flip chart paper with Post-it Notes. To keep track of dates, I found a wall calendar. Finally, to help me with note-taking, I found a waterproof notebook (to save me from messy spills), and a digital scanner to capture notes and avoid unnecessary paper.
In addition, I started using RescueTime, which helps me understand where my time is going while working on my computer or mobile device.
So far, my new writing space is working out pretty good. I feel more inspired and ready to start writing my next book.
Mission accomplished.
