When You Have to Get Out of the Office
Working from home has its advantages and disadvantages. Sure, it’s possible — although not always desirable — to work in your pajamas. We’ve found, at least through our own experience, that to be at our best, we want breakfast and a shower first. Then the words flow!
Yes, our job is writing. While we often work in a home office, we also can work in other places. Here is a list of our top five favorite places to write outside of those rooms, out in the wilds of Asheville. Maybe you’ll find your creativity in one of them.
1. The Old Standby
The coffee shop has been a writer’s hangout for decades. Since most coffee shops now offer a free Internet connection, their popularity among writers has only grown. What do writers need to craft their magic? A laptop computer or just a pen and pad of paper, a table or desktop, a fairly comfortable chair and a good cup of coffee. A coffee shop provides all of the above.
2. Pack Square Library
The greatest advantage of working in the library is that it’s quiet. You can find a comfortable out-of-the-way spot — whether it’s in the reading room, by the main desk or even in the stacks — to do your writing. Surrounded by all those books, you don’t have to look far for inspiring words to keep you focused and busy.
3. Your Backyard
If you happen to live in a house, you may have a backyard that’s somewhat private and most likely comfortable. As long as you can find a spot that supports your body and your writing tools, you can enjoy the sunshine while doing your writing work. Because you’re outside but haven’t left home, you can go get a snack or a tissue or whatever you need without interrupting your workflow. Best of all, the bathroom is right inside.
4. The Wedge Brewery
Some writers thrive on coffee while others work best after one or two sudsy beverages. The Wedge Brewery offers lots of outdoor seating, including a few tables that are away from the crowd. As long as your laptop can stay charged without power, you can work outside. It’s best to go when it’s not swarming with clientele, but you can always disengage with an iPod and a set of earplugs.
5. Pritchard Park
Not all writers are social beings. Some prefer to write in a broom closet than out among the seething mass of humanity. But we like the occasional distraction that being out in public provides. We can disengage when we need to, but we’ve found that people don’t bother you while you’re typing intently away at the keyboard. And being in the middle of downtown has its advantages when you want something to eat or drink or when you need to find a restroom.
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