Comments on: the writer’s desk http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2009/07/08/the-writers-desk/ "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." Annie Dillard Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:53:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: cynthia http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2009/07/08/the-writers-desk/#comment-814 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:07:06 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=3120#comment-814 Jennifer and Tricia–nice to see the two opposing views laid out so nicely: “I can enter the writing zone anywhere” and “I can only write in my place by the window.” But both of you seem to prefer some connection to the outside–it’s Jennifer’s favorite place to write and Tricia likes to be by her window.

Tricia-thanks for the lovely blog award!

Jennifer, I particularly like the Russell Banks quote. It hadn’t occurred to me why I prefer to write on the computer when so many feel a much more direct connection writing longhand. But his description of “sneaking up” on himself with the computer makes sense–typing seems far less intentional than composing letters on paper. Also, when I see my handwriting it seems too personal, whereas the typewritten words surely have nothing to do with me.

]]> By: Tricia http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2009/07/08/the-writers-desk/#comment-806 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:46:15 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=3120#comment-806 I am set in my ways about where I write. I had company for a week last week and could only write on my laptop instead of my place by the window (where the guests were staying). So I didn’t write at all.

Head on over to my blog to collect your award.

]]> By: jenniferneri http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2009/07/08/the-writers-desk/#comment-798 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:08:13 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=3120#comment-798 Love the first two quotes in this post!
I have to say, that although I have `my own`study, or my writing room, I really don`t need a space to write in. For a while, when the kids were still babies, I used to run out to a cafe to write, and I was worried that I would not be able to write in unfamiliar territory so to say, but I had no problem. Sometimes I carry my laptop around, and so far, I`ve been able to enter that writing zone pretty much anywhere. But, my favorite place to write is outside :)

]]> By: cynthia http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2009/07/08/the-writers-desk/#comment-784 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:55:09 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=3120#comment-784 Thanks, Jess, for stopping in and for leaving a comment. I’m glad you like the blog. I often enjoy browsing through blogs too, and I was wondering how you went about it. Did you use a certain search term? Or did you find a list somewhere? Hope you’ll come back!

]]> By: Jess http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/2009/07/08/the-writers-desk/#comment-780 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:44:38 +0000 http://catchingdays.cynthianewberrymartin.com/?p=3120#comment-780 Hi there. I was just browsing through some lit blogs this morning and happened upon yours. I really like your content. Thanks for sharing!

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