Comments on: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…

By: rmr

rmr — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:05:18 +0000

I may not be a particularly good writer yet, but I can’t seem to function if I don’t write something every day.

By: Angela Swanlund

Angela Swanlund — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:57:15 +0000

I do the bulk of my writing from home, so my list is a little different…

1. My husband to have already gotten his coffee – leaving the pot 3/4 empty for me – so I can curse, then make my own pot.

2. Everyone to have mysteriously dissapeared just as the dog makes his final spin on the rug in front of the door – you know the one – that spin just prior to losing bladder control. So I can curse, clean the mess, and take the dog outside to his kennel.

3. And the most important thing of all – the sound of the door closing as the last person leaves for work or school and I can stop cursing and start writing.

Ha! Tis true

By: L. O'Neal

L. O'Neal — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:55:47 +0000

1. My Glasses – Blind
2. My Mac – Freddie Mac
3. Red Bull – it gives me wings!

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:41:37 +0000

1. my laptop
2. paper (or napkin, paper towel, old envelope, or anything else to write on)
3. any writing utensil (pen, pencil, marker, crayon–basically the first thing I find)

By: Terreece Clarke

Terreece Clarke — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:11:02 +0000

1. My laptop & charger :0)
2. My AP style guide.
3. A good piece of chocolate.

By: Aurora

Aurora — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:56:14 +0000

Sue: In my case coffee came before freelancing. I’ve been drinking coffee for over have of my life, freelancing for only a third of it. I must say though, the two go hand and hand rather well. I *always* have a cup of coffee nearby 24/7. I can’t imagine trying to work without it. But yeah, I guess for me its a life ‘thing’, not just a freelancer tool

By: Rachel Langston

Rachel Langston — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:03:09 +0000

1. a very sharp pencil and a clean piece of paper
2. iced tea with extra lemon
3. my bible

By: Dionne Obeso

Dionne Obeso — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:39:54 +0000

My computer and internet (my laptop actually hates me and I want to replace it)

Pens and paper (I love writing notes)

My supportive husband, who keeps me going during the low times.

By: Amy Derby

Amy Derby — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:31:53 +0000

Mine would be 1) my laptop (and now that I have built in broadband, I would hate to give that up!), 2) my iphone (for when I’m too lazy to carry around my laptop), and 3) coffee (lots of it at all times). And when I’m on a train or someplace with no internet/service, 4) notebook & pen.

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:34:00 +0000

Interesting how many people mention coffee or beverages. I need my coffee even when I’m not working. So I’m curious why so many consider coffee to be a must for freelancing?

By: violetteb

violetteb — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:10:50 +0000

1) My computer with internet.
2) My coffee (single serve is the way to go, fresh cup everytime, no they don’t pay me to say that).
3) Freelance Writing Jobs and other forums.

By: Aurora

Aurora — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:49:42 +0000

1) My stack of sticky notes.
2) My Logitech iFeel mouse. Its old and probably discontinued, so I have three more of them tucked away for use when this one finally dies.
3) My Tim Hortons’ (by Bunn) “perk a piping hot full pot in less than 2 minutes” coffee perk.

By: Ami

Ami — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:20:06 +0000

1) Laptop w/ internet connection
2) My calendar/planner
3) Caffeinated beverages (coffee, diet Dr. Pepper, tea–depending on the mood and time of day)

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:03:35 +0000

1) hi-speed Internet

2) Diet Dr. Pepper

3) My ergonomic mouse (I move it from my desktop to my laptop – anything else really hurts my hand).

By: ac

ac — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:39:54 +0000

1. Laptop
2. Pepsi – Wild Cherry, preferably.
3. My dog, who sleeps under the desk when he isn’t sleeping in my lap.

By: Kori

Kori — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:11:23 +0000

1. My husband – He reads everything I write, which I find good for support and for critique.
2. My hi-speed connection – It makes me nuts if out cable goes out. Dial-up just doesn’t cut it. We are actually getting DSL for emergencies to back up the cable.
3. Music – I always write with music on.

By: Mary Witzl

Mary Witzl — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:54:36 +0000

The things that I would hate doing without are:

1) My cat — embarrassing, but she’s a great companion, even when she drools on my wrist as I write

2) Good coffee (and how I wish I could be different and say tea or hot chocolate, but nothing compares to coffee, so there it is)

3) Good radio shows

By: Kristy

Kristy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:32:01 +0000

Good grief, just three? How to prioritize then…

1.) Computer with internet connection

2.) Notebook and pen – for notes

3.) “The Board”

Ok, so I sort of squeezed four into the first two, but really they go hand-in-hand. The third many may not get, but that’s one of my screenwriting tools. I lay out my story on index cards thrown up on the board and then move them around until my story fits together the way I want. Then, I can write it without having to stop. So, it’s definitely a necessity.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:13:44 +0000

Coffee – But I’ll go further to say GOOD coffee. The quality makes the difference in my morning!

My laptop which is inclusive of internet connection.

My planner – Yes, I’m still a paper girl. I have to actually write my tasks for some reason.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:51:35 +0000

my laptop
my music/and or podcasts (right now I’m listening to More Hip than Hippie podcast – if you’re into the environment, it’s a great listen)
my coffee

By: Heiddi

Heiddi — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:18:39 +0000

Hi Deb,

I can’t live without these three things:

1. my flash drive
2. anycomputer with internet
3. my DR. Grip pens (regular not gel ink).

By: Valencia

Valencia — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:17:36 +0000

1.) Laptop
2.) Flashdrive
3.) Hot Tea/Coffee

By: Jean Gogolin

Jean Gogolin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:10:14 +0000

I use my laptop only under duress, so my top three requirements are my desktop, my Internet connection, and my office chair.

I got the chair at The Back Store and it cost the earth, but it’s the most comfortable chair I’ve ever sat in. (It’s also great for my back.)

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:20:19 +0000

I agree with Carol, coffee machine is No. 1.

I’m not on the road much, so desktop is No. 2, and telephone and Internet connection are tied for 3 (can’t do much business without either).

I use a laptop only about once a week, so that would be No. 4

By: Ann G.

Ann G. — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:13:08 +0000

I have way more than three – but

Laptop is a definite. Morson’s Guide a close second because my job relies on understanding every rule as set forth by Morson, and then my cappucino machine.