As artists, it's imperative we have our own creative space. This is no new idea. In fact, we've gotten a bit of a reputation over the years for being introverts or even recluses because we often require a hideaway set off from the masses where we can create. Yes, we’ve seen this concept before. Virginia Woolf brought it to light with her enduring1929 essay A Room of One's Own. "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." A creative space provides the writer the necessary room to synthesize ideas away from the distractions of daily life. It is within this space our product is free from the influences of others and the impressions of the constant technological buzz that hovers just above our ear. The times and the meaning behind things have certainly changed since the days of Woolf, but the need for a "room of one's own" has not. As individuals within the modern age, we have an inherent need to exert our individuality over our space, to personalize it and make it uniquely ours. As writers, we’re even more fastidious. Writers need a writing space that will be ours, armed and ready. It can be easy to create that much-needed private space, set apart from stressors and distractions, if you're willing to do a little DIY.
Here's how to create the perfect writer's room:
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