A Space for Writing

I've often imagined what kind of room I'd design if I could have my very own space for writing. It would have to be spacious, yet cozy.  It would be far away from the noise of the rest of the house.  I would like a few windows with beautiful views and of course, loads of book shelves and a comfy chair or two for reading.

I could picture myself in a room like the one above.  There's a big bright window, a fire-place for those cold Wisconsin winters, and a place for all of my books.  I would exchange the portrait above the fire-place for a Monet, and perhaps I'd like more modern carpeting, but everything else looks inviting to me.

Currently my writing desk is in our living room: half-way between the kitchen and the television.  Not that I'm complaining, mind you.  After all, I am usually home alone most of the day anyway.  But a writer can dream!

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In a blog I read recently, the author said he had to move his writing room to the other side of the house.  The picture window that over-looked the ocean was too much of a distraction for him! (The Horror!)  If I want to look out of my window, I have to crank my head over my right shoulder - no scenic distractions happening around here!

This is a view of my little writing corner:  It will do for now...and I'm glad I finally got the bookcases.

And speaking of books...I am challenging myself to read at least two books per month.  To some of you that may sound like nothing...however, it is a real challenge to me since I tend to compare my writing to published authors which, at times, can make me feel a bit intimidated.  But I am very aware of  the saying: To be a good writer, you must read!  So - I am reading.  Right now I am reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, and an e-book called Origins, by Sean Hayden.  (Vampires!)


Where do you do the majority of your writing?  Are you easily distracted by noise or windows with a view?

Thanks for reading!