This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.
Let's have a look into the writing space of Rebecca Chance. Rebecca's latest book is Bad Angels and you can read our review here.
MY WRITING ROOM BY REBECCA CHANCE
Welcome to the sofa corner on which I sit for around five hours a day, writing. When I've finished work, the Core seat is ritually removed, to signify that I don't need to sit up straight any more and that lounging can commence. It was recommended by a brilliant physio at my gym and it's invaluable for keeping my posture good. Ironically, I have a little built-in desk area just next to it – you can see the start of it on the right – but I never sit there, because it tends to be piled with paperwork and copies of my books, so it's too cluttered for me to focus! Whereas I have to tidy the leather pouffe thing every day, because otherwise my husband will start yelling about the mess.
I write downstairs, in a lower-ground room – lots of light through a glass door from the south-facing garden, but with no actual view from this angle, which is crucial. I can't write if I have any view of the outside world – too distracting. To the right is the collection of faux-fur throws in which I swaddle myself virtuously to avoid turning up the heat more than necessary during the day.Another good, free heat source is the very large cat in the photo – Catdog. That was already his name when we got him from the RSPCA shelter, and it suits him – he comes when called, and follows us around the house like a dog, but cuddles on our laps like a cat. Unfortunately he's so big that it's physically impossible to type with him on my lap – I'd get RSI from holding my arms at a weird angle.
I love that my Filofax is in the picture! I'm very old-school and refuse to use anything more modern. I even have Tippex to update its address pages.
I also love my light table. It's a great subtle light source and it keeps my morning coffee warm! Later in the day, it also warms my red wine, though, so I turn it off in the evening. But having it next to me, glowing, is very cosy – like a soft, gentle fire I never have to stoke.