There are a lot of reasons to love living in Marin County,
just north of San Francisco
The climate is mild with a high dose of sunshine
The Bay Area just oozes creativity and
has an established writing community including
Isabelle Allende, Amy Tan, Dave Eggers,
Karen Joy Fowler, Annie Barrows, and Andy Weir
It seems I meet writers all the time
of blogs, articles, books and freelancers
While it is good to hole up in the house to do a bit of writing,
it also is great to get out of those bunny slippers and mingle among others
Here is my list of Best Places To Write In Marin County…
A favorite local hangout,
this bookstore hosts countless author talks, workshops, and conferences
The cafe offers free internet, a proper coffee, and yummy sandwiches
Delightfully, you can sit inside or outside
as you type out your magnum opus
Or bring home a book that piques your curiosity
Although you cannot view the water from these amazing windows,
the natural light is wonderful, and the tables for writing are numerous
Best of all, walk along the harbor
or explore this picturesque seaside town during your writing break
This library has a floor-to-ceiling window that beautifully frames a grove of redwoods
With a lot of seating and even a fireplace,
this library will get your writing mojo flowing in this cozy spot
A short distance away,
the main street is filled with adorable shops and restaurants
The brainchild of Grace Kraaijvanger,
The Hivery is a beautiful, vibrant space offering
desk space, conference rooms, workshops, and member lunches
This inspiring Mill Valley space is hopping with rich opportunities
for networking and collaborating with other brilliant, creative women
The sense of community reminds me of a place I visited in Oxford, England
and one I had yearned for…
From 1939 – 1962
a group of writers met weekly to talk, drink, and share their latest projects at this pub
They named their casual literary circle ‘The Inklings’
with C.S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien in regular attendance
Clearly it enjoyed a big dose of ‘awesome sauce’
Oh, to have been a fly on the wall!
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Do you have a favorite place to write?