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What's Living On My Writing Desk Rent Free (Writer's Version)
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items My poor desk is often a mess (or creative chaos, since I'm a writer 🤣) Here's a peek at the stuff I love using on a weekly basis for my writing (the list does include affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you buy something through th...
Sections
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The Writing Tools
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NOTEBOOKS!!!
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Take Note...
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Desk Organizers
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I'll Put A Pin In It
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Misc.
The Writing Tools
After all, it's in the job description.
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My FAVORITE EVER pencils for jotting down story notes and plot-lines. (This is an affiliate link, meaning if you buy this via this link, I'll earn a small commission.)
BIC #2 Mechanical Pencil with Xtra Sparkle 0.7mm 26ct - Multicolor: Plastic, Retractable, Stationery, Office Supplies
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When I need different research notes (or plot points) in different colors, I use these. So far, they haven't blotted (unless I press down in one spot for a long time) and the writing is smooth. Depending on how thin your paper is, it generally doesn'...
STAEDTLER INC. triplus Fineliner Marker Super Fine Water-Based 10 Color Set 334SB10A6
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I use these all the time in my Bible journal, writing in cards, or jotting down a to-do list. Technically, they're used for artwork, but I love how they don't smear so easily lol.
Sakura Pigma Micron 0.45mm Black Pen
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I've had these for awhile and they haven't run dry yet….no pun intended 😆 (This is an affiliate link, meaning if you buy this via this link, I'll earn a small commission.)
U Brands 8ct Medium Point Dry Erase Markers
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I…used the orange and green highlighter to death 😆. I don't use the erase feature very much (if you let it dry, it erases better. However, it won't really erase the penciled notes underneath.) Honestly, I just like them for the colors, and decided t...
Erasable Highlighters - 6 Piece Set
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These are the perfect friends for my pencils. They erase cleanly and don't smudge.
Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser ZEH05BP4 - Precise Corrections
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My little nephew (and his mom) gave me some of these adorable erasers at his birthday party. They're honestly too cute to use, so I let them decorate my desk 😆
Safari Animal Eraser Pals
NOTEBOOKS!!!
You know you're a writer when you have too many notebooks...
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Isn't the cover gorgoues? This journal is lined and I use it to keep track of the books I've read. (This is an affiliate link, meaning if you buy this via this link, I'll earn a small commission.)
Aimee Stewart: Treasure Hunt Bookshelves (Foiled Blank Journal)|Hardcover
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A lovely basic. I used this brand when I was younger and wrote story snippets by hand. I haven't tried the app, since I'm not in school/college.
Five Star Spiral Notebook, 5 Subject, Wide Ruled
Take Note...
Have something short to jot down? Don't want it to get lost in the myriads of story notes, poems, and other scribblings in your notebook? Sometimes you need something small and disposable for a quick reminder.
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Aren't these so pretty?
Just A Note Floral Sticky Notes
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Uh, yes please! It's been super helpful in marking/organizing my notebook pages, and my reading journal's sections too.
Adhesive Page Markers
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And these ones!!! I got this set as a gift last year. They'd make a lovely present for both readers and writers. (This is an affiliate link, meaning if you buy this via this link, I'll earn a small commission.)
Library Sticky Notes
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This was also a gift. I'm always writing to-do lists and reminders (as I can get a bit scatter-brained!)
Teal Floral Notepad, Sticky Notes & Pen Set
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I think I like unruled the best. I often use these to jot down various writing goals (that way, I can lay them out side by side and see them better. Or I can put little notes on them and stick them on my bulletin board for quick reference.)
100ct 3" x 5" Unruled Index Cards White - up&upâ„¢: Paper Basics, 110 Paper Weight, Uncoated, 3x5 Card Indexing
Desk Organizers
Or homes for all your lovely writing tools
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How have I lived so long without knowing about this?! Forget the standard pencil holder (although, I'm not opposed to those either). But this has been so helpful in keeping all my pens, pencils, and dry erase markers organized on my desk (instead of ...
Pen+Gear Wooden Pencil Tower, 3.6 in x 5 in x 9.9 in
I'll Put A Pin In It
I couldn't find the pushpin brand that I have (no matter. They were a bit hard to use.) However, I did want to leave links to the boards that I use. These hang nicely above or near my desk so I can hang up story notes (…or display postcards, letters,...
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This is the perfect size for me. I hang and pin lots of things on here that are not writing related lol. (This is an affiliate link, meaning if you buy this via this link, I'll earn a small commission.)
U Brands 23"x35" Birch Wood Frame Bulletin Board
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And sometimes when I don't want to use paper, this one comes in handy. I mainly use it for daily to-do lists or reminders of writing deadlines. (This is an affiliate link, meaning if you buy this via this link, I'll earn a small commission.)
U Brands 16"x20" Magnetic Dry Erase Board Aluminum Frame: Wall Mount Whiteboard for Office & Presentation
Misc.
Last, but not least, the extra fun stuff that makes its home on my desk.
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I retired this mug and use it to hold the paper flowers I made (I think this is the same company that I orginally got the mug from; the font and handle are definitely the same as mine.)
I'm a Writer Anything May Be Used Mug
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Takes up minimal space so I can work, and the lighting is great! It says ‘5 ’ light settings; however mine does three (sunlight, warm light, and a blue-ish type light. Even reviewers say the same thing.) So maybe that's a typo in the description? But...
Lepro LED Desk Lamp 9.5W 800lm 5 Modes