8.24.2020

My Essentials

The greatest thing about writing is you need so few things to get started. I wrote the first paragraph of my new novel on a scrap of receipt paper at a bar near my house (and that first paragraph never changed!) But on a regular day, when maybe I’m tired or just uninspired, having the right tools on hand — and setting the right mood (yes, there is a candle and room spray on this list) — is the shortcut I need to get me into a creative headspace quickly. The key isn’t buying a ton of crap you don’t need, but for me these few things were worth their weight in gold. Here are the things you’ll never find me without:

The Notebook: RIFLE PAPER COMPANY MEMOIR NOTEBOOK @riflepaperco

The Chic Trapper Keeper: POKETO LARGE 13" MINIMALIST FOLIO - BLUSH @poketo

The Pens: TUL GEL PENS

The Pencils: BLACKWING 602 PENCILS @blackwing

The Playlist: SPOTIFY “CHILLHOP RADIO” @spotify

The Speaker: INSMY PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER @insmy_speaker_official

The Candle: HEARTH & HAND “FIRESIDE” CANDLE @hearthandhand_target

The Room Spray: RIKRAK PILLOW & LINEN MIST @kitkempdesignthread

Sure, half of these things have nothing to do with writing, but MOOD IS EVERYTHING PEOPLE. And when you get into flow and don’t feel like showering, the room spray doubles as a perfume. You’re welcome.