Creating A Cozy Bedside Writing Space [The NaNoWriMo Diaries - Day 6]

Day 6 is all about creating a comfortable space to write in bed. So cozy! Where do you write most? In bed? On the couch? At a desk or table?

My laptop tray and little teal organizer are both linked in my Amazon Favorites page here:

So excited to get to the hotel tonight and get a ton of words. I’ll update again tomorrow!!

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Heart Breathings - Episode 213
The NaNoWriMoDiaries Day 6

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[HeartBreathings]

An earlier and shorter update today as I'm about to head out to my all-night writing retreat! See you tomorrow!!!

[jenpendragon]

staying at a hotel is such a great idea for parents trying to get writing done! Writing space looks cute and easy to set up :D

[marahsoore]

Ohhh boy, I'm adding that tray to my wishlist, I need to redo my bedside table anyway so that's perfect. I did a digital write-in with some friends and I have come to realize there is a big issue with my book. It's one that will require a rewrite once Nano is over, but instead of letting that get me down, I'm going to use this book to prove even if I don't love a story I can finish it.

[PHDinMeTV]

The Dan Poynter quote in the intro— THAT! 👍🏿🌸

[carriebartkowiak]

I hope writing in bed is just a temporary thing for you. Our brains like activities to be compartmentalized. If it starts associating the bed with "work", it'll blur the categorization for "sleep" that it already has, and will seriously impair your ability to get to sleep because your brain is thinking "Hey, this is the place where we buckle down and pound some words out."

[IndigoC]

I love the cozy space... I will be so glad to have my own writing space when we move.😁

[duckigrrl]

I love the bedside writing setup! I need to do something similar and get serious about writing again.

[bagaboola]

What laptop do you have? It’s beautiful. I love your videos 🥰💕

[daniellemnvlogs]

Super excited to see the hotel vlog tomorrow!! I’m on track still :) I’ve been doing three session a day. The first at our dinning room table, second at a coffee shop, and third while sitting in bed after the kids have been put down. A lap desk is such a good idea!

[loridianniauthor]

I have my writing desk set up next to my bed with my computer. But, what I often do is this. . .I sit in my desk chair with my back to the desk, put the laptop on my lap and my feet on the bed. It is comfy! I rarely use my desktop computer, but I like having the desk there which holds my essential writing stuff. My husband comes into the bedroom and just grins, watching me with my feet up on the bed, laptop resting on my thighs and the desk chair turned away from the desk. Sounds weird, but it works for me. Sitting upright for a long time in a desk chair bothers my back.

[quartkneek]

Thanks for posting this. You're really inspiring me. I have way fewer distractions than you do (No editing, husband, or kids) but somehow my bedroom collects little things and it's a bit of a mess at the moment. After watching your updates, I've come to realize that taking time to clean, organize, and regroup can help refocus a project. Keep up the good work and I look forward to future updates.

[Kat_Author]

Great job on the organizing! You can add a new project to the Nano site, and make it so that you have two Nano projects! :D

[jessicabolton]

I've been looking forward to your YouTube videos and Instagram stories as of late. Keep up the good work.

[tonyasmith]

Oh goodie! Nice to see I am not the only one who keeps a mini stack of books beside my bed!

[SaraLea]

Ok so weird, I used to have those pen holders that you opened in the beginning (the 3 tier that have a place to slide pens in sideways)

[kathywerebwrites]

Have fun! It’s just me and the hubby so if I want a writing retreat I just put on my headphones and block him out. Haha 🤗 I’m excited. I ordered my Erin Condren life planner last night!! I got it on Amazon for $43 (it’s an 18 month planner-from July 2020 to December 2021) so I am ready to plan out my next year! Thanks for the excellent planner series, it helped me figure out which one I wanted. 👍🏻

[Goodhealthall]

Congratulations for the new pink laptop

[alishacostanzo]

Yay! You're already pushing yourself, so I'm glad you're counting your words. It's less unneeded stress. Good luck with the rewrite.

I'm about 350 words behind because of a dentist appointment, but I'm still feeling confident. I've been training for this. <3

[katrinamarieauthor]

I just changed my title to nano project. I update with whatever new words I add because I’m working across four projects.

[addisonroberts]

YASSS GURL! I LIUVE FOR THESE DIARIES!