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to go in them. Don't overdo it. Your business is writing, not hoarding clippings. If you have a computer, get a scanner and don't save any papers unless you need the hard copy for income tax.

Finally, everyone has their favourite office gadgets and equipment. These are not things you should run out and buy. They are the things you already own because you personally find them useful. One example would be a stapler. Another is a clock or timer. Some people use these every day and others never do. There are dozens of things we could list here, but the point is to stick to what you REALLY need.

What you REALLY need is a clean and quiet work area with nothing except the items you need to do your job. Your job is writing. Just do it with what you have, and get what you need when you can afford it.

What a writer needs when the writing is purely for pleasure:

1. The most comfortable and inspirational writing materials suited to the task. This could be anything from a fancy journal and fountain pen, to a chalkboard and eraser, or the latest greatest computer.

2. A place and time that works for your kind of writing.

3. The furniture that puts you into the writing mood.

The whole point here is, pleasure writing is about self-expression, not about the production of words for profit. The two activities are not entirely different, but if you start with a clear understanding of your goals and motives, your path will be smoother.

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