Way 3 to Sneak in Writing at Work
December 8th, 2007 at 8:42 am (Sneak in Writing at Work)
Stock up on post-its. If there is one thing that almost every office job has in common, it’s the use of post-it notes. From the top executive to the person answering the phones, post-its are one of the most vital supplies an office worker can have. They are perfect for leaving important notes for co-workers (stuck right on the front of their computer screens where they can be missed). They are perfect for annoying co-workers, stuck right to the bottom of their computer mice to make them not work. (Do it! It’s fun!) They are also perfect for sneaking in writing at work.
Keep a liberal supply of post-its next to your keyboard, in all different sizes.
Larger ones are great for a scene or a short story part. Medium-sized ones work for jotting down several ideas on one topic. Small ones are perfect for one sentence or one thought. Then, the small, medium and large notes can be organized and utilized at home.
Post-it note pads are also small and compact. They can be carried about the office in case of emergency writing needs. They can also be easily slid under your keyboard in case of a visit by the boss. (Keep it angled up with the little lifts provided on many office keyboards these days and it’s a great hiding place.)