Where and when we get our write on depends on the person. Some of us find inspiration in bustling coffee shops, while others need the quiet of a secluded nook. There’s just something about certain places that helps the words flow effortlessly.
For me, my go-to spots are my kitchen table and my unique “Closoffice”—a walk-in closet turned writing sanctuary. There’s a comforting vibe in these spaces, a blend of familiarity and focus that helps me get into the zone.
But if I could dream up my perfect writing space, it would be a private one-room shed transformed into a study. I imagine
bookshelves lining the walls, a classic globe perched on the corner of a sturdy desk, and an elaborate whiskey selection to sip on while crafting stories. It would be my own literary hideaway—a place where inspiration and creativity could run wild.
How about you? What are your favorite nooks and crannies for writing? Do you have a special spot that makes the words flow, or a dream space you’ve always wanted to create? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation on my blog! 💬👇
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Excerpt from Whiskey and the Autumn Wind by Richard White:
*The amber glass sat heavy in my hand,
A quiet companion to the crackling fire.
Autumn’s breath slipped through the window,
Whispering her name, a ghost on the wind.
I swirled the whiskey, watched it cling to the glass—
How it held on, even as it faded.
Like the way her laughter hung in the air,
Long after the world turned quiet.
The cigar burned down, a slow surrender,
Its smoke curling with the shadows,
And I wondered if she still thought of me
When the leaves rustled their secrets.
Outside, the world turned gold and crimson,
Inside, only the soft hiss of the fire,
And the ache of unsaid words,
Sipped down with every bitter swallow.*
Whiskey and the Autumn Wind is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can also request it at your local bookstore.
