My stories are born in my head, hands, and heart; but some practical tools are necessary to bring those inner visions to life. I have a pleasantly cluttered desk where I sit and write and think and procrastinate. Favorite reference books rest close by: a thesaurus, a dictionary, and an emotional thesaurus – the best book ever!
Each main character in my novel has a file, and I track when and where scenes take place by making notes on a calendar. Pictures of my family and friends sit close by to make me smile even when my writing makes me frown. And when I really feel discouraged, I look at my brag shelf to remind myself of past successes.
And every writer needs a widow to gaze at while they are dreaming up plots and dialogue, good guys and bad guys.
Welcome to my writing desk. You’ll find me here almost every morning.
At my desk with my trusty Acer.
I can’t write a paragraph without these three books.
Other essential resources: character files, calendar timelines, and pictures of writer friends.
My brag shelf holds all my published stories and essays.
I look out these windows when I’m stuck.
About the Author: Bernie Brown
I live in Raleigh, NC where I write, read, and watch birds. My stories have appeared in several magazines, most recently Every Writer’s Resource, Still Crazy and the Raleigh News and Observer. I am a Writer in Residence at the Weymouth Center. Get to know me better my website and connect with me on Facebook.