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<span class="provip_member_name">Suzanne Griscom</span>
Suzanne Griscom
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Seattle, Washington
Posted by Suzanne Griscom, Seattle, Washington | Jun 02, 2009

Subscribe to Writers' Information Sharing and Support - Discussion Working and writing out of the office

I'd like to know what ways you all have to work efficiently from home or outside of your home office. I am looking for ways to keep myself focused and work away from home.

What are your perfect venues, times of day, schedules, suggestions?

Cheers! Suzanne www.ThatWordsmith.com

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  • Trelawney Goodell
    Posted by Trelawney Goodell, Seattle, Washington | Jul 09, 2009

    If I have an MP3 player with me, I can block out most external distraction. Visual distraction can be an issue for me, so cafes that have less hubub are better. I like Louisa's and Victrola Cafe. Voxx has a couch (the school chairs don't inspire me!). I also like working in libraries. I guess it connects back to when I was in high school and college and needed a space to study. Also, I don't feel pressured to vacate a table like I do sometimes in cafes.

    For focus, sometimes setting timelines for particular tasks helps me. "I will work on xx project for one hour, and then I'll take a walk around the block." Moving around helps my brain stay fresh too.

    Hope this helps! :)

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