As a freelance editor with a chronic illness, there are lots of things that I need to help make my day-to-day easier.
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Daily Use
Tech
Desk Away From Desk
References
Decor
Daily Use
The things I use everyday as a freelance editor.
I love handwriting notes! I use this for everything.
9pk Creative Notetaking Kit - Tombow: Assorted Brush Pens & Markers, Fine & Medium Tips, Multicolored, Art & Stationery Set
I am a planner girlie. I love having a planner and I love these adorable Life Planners!
LifePlanner™ Collection | Erin Condren
This is my Ehlers Danlos Chair. It lets me sit anyway that's comfortable. I love it!
Cross Legged Office Chair with Wheels
These are a lifesaver for my Auditory Processing Disorder! They have several kinds. I have the ones that let you still experience sounds, but they cut the background noise. It makes going out to eat in a loud restaurant a lot more enjoyable!
Loop Earplugs: Your Life, Your Volume
I have Post It notes literally all over my desk. Everywhere. All the time.
Post-it Super Sticky Note Pads, Multi-Sizes
These are such a great way to keep your cords from falling behind your desk and they come in adorable colors.
Cord Organizers
I love being able to keep my desk neat and organized and raise my laptop up a little bit.
Monitor Stand / Desk Organizer
Anything to avoid handwriting address labels!
Self Inking Address Stamp
I love being able to organize my files, notebooks, and other papers while still having them accessible.
7 Tier Desk File Organizer
One of my favorite aspects of this is the built in outlet because printer cords are always so damn short!
4-Tier Rolling File Cart with 2 Drawers
I'm sure there's an app for this, but I love writing things out and having it on my desk.
Weekly To Do List Notepad with 52 Tear Off Sheet
I love that these don't look like filing cabinets. Obviously if you handled documents that needed to be under lock and key these probably wouldn't work for you, but for me, these are perfect!
BIRDROCK HOME Seagrass Rolling File Cabinet
Tech
All the tech I need to do the job.
I use my ReMarkable for absolutely everything! It’s more than my favorite writing and editing tool. It’s my whole life!
reMarkable 2
If you like to handwrite things, this is a great way to make notes and still be able to get digital copies!
Rocketbook Pro
I actually have this…and apparently it's cool!
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
I love my Yoga. It's the second one I've had.
Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Laptop
I like being able to just drop my phone onto the charger and not be tied down by cords.
Wireless Charger
Everyone needs more outlets!
Tower Power Strip Flat Plug with 11 Outlets 3 USB
Desk Away From Desk
As a person with a chronic illness, sometimes I need to work places other than my desk.
This lap desk makes my life so much easier! When I'm working from bed or the couch, this is a game changer.
Portable Lap Desk for 17" Laptop
Comfortable for sitting and relaxing in bed.
Reading Pillow for Bed, Dark Grey Velvet
References
All the reference books I use as an editor.
Everyone should read this book. It should be a Writing 101 textbook.
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Probably my number one most recommended book when I work with authors.
Understanding Show, Don't Tell: A Guide
Conflict in a story is more than just fight scenes!
Understanding Conflict: (And What It Really Means)
I love this series. It’s just so accessible!
Fixing Your Plot and Story Structure
Setting is vital to your story’s success.
Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems
This is probably my second most recommended book. POV issues are always a struggle for authors, so a little extra homework on the topic is a bonus!
Fixing Character & POV Problems: Book One
The fiction editor’s bible
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition
The companion to the CMOS
The Copyeditor's Handbook & Workbook Set
A slightly less intimidating refresher to grammar.
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Imagine a system so complicated it needs a book to explain the book…
The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction
Decor
Things that make my space pretty.
I love the way this colors the light.
Flower Book Suncatcher
Even though this is a mug, I use it for a pen cup!
I'm too clumsy to be around fragile masculinity Ceramic Mug
The perfect business card holder for an editor!
Business Card Open Book Holder
I adore this. I shake it up and reorganize when I need a minute to myself.
Anxiety Bookshelf With Over 260 Different Mini Books
