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Writers Writing in Cafes
There is a storied history
Ernest Hemingway. F. Scott Fitzgerald. J. K. Rowling. They are a few famous, successful writers who spent considerable time writing in cafes. Observing the phenomena in the cafes of today, I notice no one is writing with a pen and paper or typewriter. I imagine the writers of yesterday writing their novels in ink then perhaps hiring someone to type the manuscript.
It certainly isn’t as romantic to type on a laptop, but such is modern life. Some think it looks pretentious or showy. Look at me, I’m writing! Most of us have perfectly comfortable, efficient places to write at home. There are also many distractions at home for things to do other than write.
I decided to try it. Maybe my name will be added to that list. I set up my ipad and keyboard after finishing my lunch. I ordered coffee to perpetuate the mystique while I was typing. Sure there were distractions but I let them feed me as inspiration.
This is what I wrote:
