The writing experience is one where you need to place yourself in the right frame of mind. If you are mentally upset about something, then it is very difficult to focus and create quality text for your documents – it doesn’t matter whether you are a blogger, writer for an internal corporate newspaper, college journalism major, or other type of writer. You need to be able to sit down and get to work. So, how can this be accomplished? The following is a list of ten tips that have worked for me, and that perhaps can work for you as well:

One. Have a clean desk. On your desk, make sure you have minimal clutter and debris and junk and perhaps once a week you can clean it with some kind of desk-cleaner. I personally enjoy writing at a desk that is clean.

Two. Organize your junk. Writers are notorious for having a cluttered desk with tons of books, papers, or magazine articles stacked or scattered all over the place. Well, I am not against having these items present, but at least organize them so that you can find them when you need them and that you don’t have to waste time searching for **that** book, if you get my drift.

Three. Plants matter. There is nothing more appeasing to the eye than nature. Especially, if you are in an office that has no window, having a plant is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and connects you to nature, even though you are logged into your blog or website and all there is around you is metal and technology.

Four. Water and Tea. Depending upon your personal preference, have close but not too close to your computer or notebook a fresh glass of water or tea so that if you get thirsty, you can take a sip. It is always nice to have a refreshment like this because even though you are only writing or typing, you are still expending “brain” power and the body will soon want its replenishment. Being in a fast paced corporate environment most of the time, I also enjoy a strong cup of coffee in the morning, but don’t overdo the caffeine because if you do, then you might lose focus.

Five. Have a comfortable chair. I am not necessarily advocating for you to get one of those expensive ergonomic chairs, however, a chair that is truly comfortable will definitely help you write with greater efficacy. I have a bad lower disk, so I actually enjoy a wood chair with four legs for support. It doesn’t rock or move, so this stability helps my body relax and helps my mind generate quality content. The choice, of course, about what chair you select, is completely up to you.

Six. Light. As I mentioned above, there are office environments with no visible light or windows to the external world. But, what you can do is buy a small desk lamp with a bit of “character”. So, as you put this lamp on, you will be getting more than light, it’s presence will also help remind you that there is a “light” source next to you besides the, most likely, florescent light tubes above your desk or cubicle.

Seven. Stretch. I personally enjoy standing and going for a brief walk to the water cooler or literally stretching my arms and legs to get my circulation back. Do this, and you’ll feel instantly better. You’ll once again sit to write, and will “keep on going” nicely.

Eight. Humor. I love to get my daily joke in my e-mail inbox. I think humor tempers our lives well and it is also a good remedy against complacency or boredom or your inability to write. So, find a good website on the internet with quality humor, ask to receive this first thing in the morning in your e-mail, and enjoy a good laugh! This will help you immensely.

Nine. Keep conversation to a minimum. It is easy to get caught up in office discussions. However, as a writer, you need to stay focused. So, if someone or a group of people ask your opinion about something but you are in the midst of a great train of thought, just tell them “one moment, please” and that way you keep your “in” with your co-workers or friends but also don’t lose the sacred thought that is going to really make your blog post, research paper, or other document shine.

Ten. Clothing matters. Everybody is different. Some people enjoy “dressing up” and others enjoy “dressing down”. Make it a regular practice to “know thyself” in terms of clothing that allows you to feel relaxed and able to really sit down and write. If you are in a corporate environment, within the rules try to find what works best for you. I personally cannot stand ties. Yes, they look nice, but they also feel like someone is strangling you. So, I cannot write with a tie on my neck. As you dress for maximum relaxation and well-being, this will immediately translate into successful production as you generate and create your documents.