Freelance writing is the ultimate portable job. You can work from anywhere, but sometimes it's nice to have a space to call your own. Here's a guide on organizing a home office for writers and freelancers.

Choose your writing space
Not every work at home freelance writer has an empty room to use as a writing office. If you do, that's great, but if not, even a small space will be enough. Try to find a space that you can block off with a screen, curtain, or partition, so that everyone at home will know you are working when you are in there.

Choose a writing space that is as far from the noise of family life as possible. Keep away from the television, the dishwasher and the washing machine, if possible.

Furnish your writing space
When choosing furniture for your freelance writing home office, there are a couple of essential items. The first is a chair. This should be ergonomic and as comfortable as you can afford. You will spend a lot of time in that chair, so splash out for some added comfort. Ideally, your chair should fit under your desk and you should be able to sit with your legs at 90 degrees.

The second is a desk. Some people like a wide desk with space for all computing accessories and everything they will need to work. My preference is for a small desk that can hold my computer and a few necessary items. Make sure that your desk has a keyboard shelf at the right height so you don't strain your wrists.

Computing essentials
As a freelance writer, you need a computer to do your job. Some people have a desktop computer that they share with other family members outside of working hours. Some have their own computer for writing work, which stays in their office space. This is useful in case you have a sudden deadline. Sharing a computer with your teenager could result in a turf war if there is some heavy gaming to be done.

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