Home Office in The Backyard
- By Shirley Anderson
- Published 06/9/2008
Shirley Anderson
Shirley Anderson is a Freelance Writer based in Ontario, Canada. Her writing tends to lean towards non-fiction articles, web content, and ghostwriting, although she dabbles in stories for fun. Shirley Anderson's writing is available for viewing at her Freelance Writing Website and on Hubpages. Visit Shirley’s Freelance Site at http://buymywriting.com
Home Office in The Backyard
by Shirley Anderson
As I write this, it is morning in Ontario, Canada. The weather man has promised high temps and unbearable humidity for later in the day, but right now it's just how I like it - warm, breezy, very comfortable. I love having my home office in the backyard!
So here I sit on the deck, writing this blog entry and marvelling for the umpteenth time at how lucky I am that I can work from home. My office is anywhere I decide to plunk my butt. This morning, I have chosen the backyard. My lap is my desk, the cushioned patio chair and ottoman my furniture, the breeze my air conditioning. There are workday sounds in my office. The birds are chirping from the edge of the birdbath, and the squirrels are scrambling up the enormous old maple tree that I'm sitting under. Easy listening music is supplied by a steady, light wind rustling the foliage surrounding me.
I have the
best job in the world, I'm a freelance writer. I work when I want, as much as I want, and as I mentioned before, where I want. Working in someone else's office no longer has any appeal to me. My own is far too beautiful and comfortable for that.
If you've been toying with starting a freelance writing career and having a home office in the backyard for yourself (or anywhere else you'd like), check out these links for markets for your work:
Places To Sell Your Writing
Places To Sell Your Writing II
HubPages - Publish information on a topic you love to write about. Simple to use, 100% free. Even create ongoing royalty opportunities!
Come on, and join us freelancers. You'll love it!
by Shirley Anderson
As I write this, it is morning in Ontario, Canada. The weather man has promised high temps and unbearable humidity for later in the day, but right now it's just how I like it - warm, breezy, very comfortable. I love having my home office in the backyard!
So here I sit on the deck, writing this blog entry and marvelling for the umpteenth time at how lucky I am that I can work from home. My office is anywhere I decide to plunk my butt. This morning, I have chosen the backyard. My lap is my desk, the cushioned patio chair and ottoman my furniture, the breeze my air conditioning. There are workday sounds in my office. The birds are chirping from the edge of the birdbath, and the squirrels are scrambling up the enormous old maple tree that I'm sitting under. Easy listening music is supplied by a steady, light wind rustling the foliage surrounding me.
I have the
If you've been toying with starting a freelance writing career and having a home office in the backyard for yourself (or anywhere else you'd like), check out these links for markets for your work:
Places To Sell Your Writing
Places To Sell Your Writing II
HubPages - Publish information on a topic you love to write about. Simple to use, 100% free. Even create ongoing royalty opportunities!
Come on, and join us freelancers. You'll love it!
