Where to write in New York City | Part I
- Kelly Stewart
- Sep 6, 2016
- 2 min read
I’ve added “Part 1” in this title because I’m still exploring NYC, and I'm constantly finding new place where I enjoy opening my laptop and writing. From coffee shops to parks, there are tons of places for writers in this city, however, my current favorite place to write is the New York Public Library (5th Ave at 42nd St).
Before moving out this way, I never knew you could just pull up a chair in this beautiful, historic building, sit down and get to work - I’m actually sitting in the NYPL right now as I’m writing this post.
I’m writing from the Edna Barnes Solomon Room located on the library’s third floor; its entrance is under the famous McGraw Rotunda. This huge room is lined with twenty wide, brown wooden tables with eight chairs around each long table, creating plenty of room for laptops and notebooks. I’ve been here numerous times to write, and it has never been too busy for me to find a good spot. This room is extremely quiet despite tourists popping in here and there to take pictures of the numerous oil paintings that line the walls.
I could spend hours and hours working, completely undistracted - with terrific, free wifi nonetheless - in this room.
The only negative I can think of is that the room doesn’t have many outlets handy to plug in your devices. There are a few if you get lucky enough to sit near one, but I usually just make sure my computer is decently charged beforehand.
Another plus about writing in the New York Public Library is that there is a plethora of inspiration right at your fingertips! If you get writer’s block, just walk around. Take in the atmosphere, the artwork and the history tucked away in each and every corner. It really is a magnificent place for writers.
If you’re in the city and your favorite coffee shop is crazy crowded or you find yourself needing a quiet place to get away and write, read, work, study or just think, check out the New York Public Library.
Plus - their gift shop is the stuff reader's and writer's dreams are made of.
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