Comments on: Coffee Shop Writing

By: Paul Dellinger

Paul Dellinger — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 22:29:00 +0000

So true about the home distractions, even from folks in your life who mean well but Don’t Understand. I knew a writer in Blacksburg, Va., who wrote at least one novel, maybe two, in a coffee shop so it can work. Some even offer Internet access if you have to fact-check. This post may be on to something.

By: Jolana Malkston

Jolana Malkston — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:36:00 +0000

I still can’t believe how fast that hour went by, Margo.

Oh, by the way, I did alphabetize my recipe collection recently. It needed organizing. It was kind of a mess. Well, that’s what I told myself.

By: Jolana Malkston

Jolana Malkston — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:26:00 +0000

You’re welcome, Melissa. If you’re concentrating on your story, it’s not that hard to block others out.

By: Jolana Malkston

Jolana Malkston — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:22:00 +0000

Even on the days when Macho Guy is out of the house playing golf or whatever, there are too many distractions for me. Chief among them is feeling guilt for not getting the household chores done. If it wasn’t for not wanting to leave our aging Schnoole Dog alone, I’d be at the coffee shop every day.

By: Lucy Kubash

Lucy Kubash — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:11:00 +0000

I’ve thought of going to my local Panera, because I love their food, but then I figure going there for an occasional breakfast/lunch is bad enough. If I sat there too often and munched on their pastries I’d be in serious trouble! While Mr. T is still working, I pretty much have the house to myself most days, but once he retires, I may have to find a place to hide out.

By: Melissa Keir

Melissa Keir — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:59:00 +0000

Great post. I’ve not tried the coffee shop because I worry about the noise of the patrons. I would want to see what was going on in their lives. Since you recommend it, I’ll have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing your insights!

By: Margo Hoornstra

Margo Hoornstra — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:40:00 +0000

First of all, I love the line – a recipe collection to be alphabetize – hilarious, as usual. I’m drooling here too. Not for the pastry and such, for the uninterrupted and unhindered writing time you managed to snag. Nice work!