On a day like today (Memorial Day) it's a good time to sit back and relax. Some are enjoying parties and BBQ's while others are using the day to catch up on work.
If I could have my way, I'd probably be curled up with a good book or my pen and notebook writing. Whatever you are choosing to do today, make the best of it!
So I decided to put together a list of what every writer should have. You can print this list and head to the store to rack up on what your missing or simply enjoy what I came up with and you can add your items if you like.
- Tons of Pens
- More than one notebook (Be sure one is small enough to carry with you)
- Computer or laptop (There aren't too many people who don't have one)
- Library Card. ???? Yes every writer should have a library card. In this day and age people still check out books. I know I do. So find your closest library and get one.
- Dictionary and Thesaurus. Yes it's a must. As writers we must know how to spell and we may need to replace a word in our writing that has the same meaning as another. So make sure you get one.
- Portfolio. To keep all of your writings, rough drafts, interviews etc. A place to keep all that has to do with writing.
- A work space. It can be your couch, a closet, your bed. But you must have a space dedicated to your writing. (A place where you are most comfortable writing)
- Writer/Author Website. We talked about this before.
- Internal/External hard drive. Or some type of disk to save your work on. It's the worst feeling in the world to lose all your work. This is a must!
- Your creativity and imaginative mind. To keep coming up with great storylines and great writings!
Happy Holidays!
Signing Off,
Dominique
