We can never have too many pictures of writers’ desks, can we? As I prepare for an intense week of writing and thinking about poetry in Wales, here are some voyeuristic peeks into writers’ studies.
Friday Fun: Writers at Work
We can never have too many pictures of writers’ desks, can we? As I prepare for an intense week of writing and thinking about poetry in Wales, here are some voyeuristic peeks into writers’ studies.
The writer’s retreat looks fab
I wouldn’t come out of that room until I finished my 2nd draft, I am convinced of that!
Ms Self is extremely organised with those post-its. It makes me want to know what’s on them. Given the choice, I’d plump for Ryan Moore’s but I’ll bring my own chair!
Yes, the chairs don’t look that ergonomic…
Fab blog post I adore the last two, although I would rather fancy a beach and a cold beer if I ever decided to put pen to paper 🙂
Oooh, that might prove fatal to my writing!
pure bliss x
Michael Connelly looks like he’s punishing himself 🙂 Books and post-its would distract me no end, whereas Ryan Moore’s greenery wouldn’t (the writer’s retreat is cool too but … a bed?
But maybe that’s why Connelly is so productive?! I think that’s the case with most writing retreats: you have your own room to sleep in with a desk to write on, but can also wander about outside. It might lead to some naps, but then you have to tell the others what you’ve done during the day…
Tentation to nap is stronger with extreme weather – like our Roman heat wave now, but also if it’s cold and you want to get under the covers 🙂 Having to report on one’s writing would be helpful …
Beautiful! My two favorites are Mann’s study and the writing space at the library.
Aren’t they gorgeous! I’m daydreaming about them…
Save me! I’m drooling with jealousy, love them all.
Oh, these are lovely, Marina Sofia!! My choice is that writer’s retreat – so beautiful and peaceful-looking. But they’re all great.
There is a bit of a danger with that retreat. Maybe I also need someone to knock regularly at the door and say: ‘Wakey-wakey! How much have you written?’
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Love the last one! Will Self’s post-it notes would cause me to break out in stress hives, I’m sure…
I have been known to use post-it notes to plan out my novels or to remind myself of things to do, but that is a bit excessive, isn’t it?
Will Self and Thomas Mann look diametricaly opposed! And I have to say that Mann’s looks beautiful but not comfy. Either the rentable one, or the one with windows for me. Good luck in Wales!
I’m sure we could improve upon Thomas Mann’s office with a fluffy rug, a comfy chair, a green lamp and the like…
I like desks that have a window nearby so that I can look outside. Pretty sight outside window? I am never leaving!!
And greenery is supposed to be so restful for the eyes…
Don’t care for Connolly’s space at all – rather sombre. Now since you are bound for Wales you might want to visit the Dylan Thomas writing shed. Toffee wrappers are strewn on the rug still. The view over the water is stunning https://allthingsbooker.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/dylan-thomas-studio.jpg
Thanks for the tip! I’d certainly love to visit that – but sadly, it’s at the other end of Wales… However, I will be stopping at Gladstone’s Library, which I’ve had my covetous eye on for quite some time now.
oh yes I’d love to visit the Gladstone Library – looks so atmospheric
Connelly’s space looks like it’s set for work, but the others … I’d want to hang out and start reading
See – that is the danger!
Lovely pics as ever. Ryan Moore’s study gets my vote. Then again, it would be so tempting to just step outside for a quick walk in the woods…
I’m joining Jacqui with Ryan Moore. Not to mention the walk in the woods. I would carefully avoid Will Self, Mann and Connolly. And perhaps, after the walk in the woods find myself ready for the retreat bed and a little snooze…….
I love the public library in Pennsylvania. It reminds me a great deal of the tiny library in tiny Byrdstown, TN. That table looks as if it has been royally used!
That writer’s retreat is so lovely.
Oow these are quite a writers work space. Love Thomas Mann’s!:)
I like Ryan Moore’s, the one from Office Snapshots and the library at the bottom of the photos. Just to work at a desk and see nature would be ideal to me. I see bricks, concrete, a tiny bit of sky and no trees or plants, except my one big plant in the window.