I'm very much a home-based writer, but once in a while I find it useful to get out there and do some writing in a public place.
I've been struggling to find some good locations in Dublin to get a sit-down-and-write session in, especially since I can only really write in the evenings. We haven't really got the cafe thing here (that I've noticed anyway), the nearest thing is to find a quiet and comfy pub - but that's something of a rarity.
So, I'd like to throw it open to all - where are your recommended writing sites, not even necessarily for a write-in (although it's a possible consequence if we can find a good spot)?
I'm thinking of giving Mother Reilly's in Rathmines a go because it's just around the corner from me and has a relaxing atmosphere.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 12 45
We had a great meet-up this afternoon in the Library Bar of the Central Hotel in Exchequer Street this afternoon and are discussing having a write-in after next Saturday's meet-up in the Library Bar. There is wi-fi and we have provisional permission to have a write-in.
I have also been talking to a book shop that has a cafe and am hoping to hear back from the cafe manager about permission to have a week-day (probably Thursday) evening write-in between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. When I know more, I'll post about it, though probably in the 'Write in' thread.
Thanks to everyone who came along this afternoon - it was lovely to meet you. Good luck with your start-ups tonight or tomorrow!
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Oct 31, 2009 - 14 14
The Irish Film Centre is great. They have a lovely bar with sockets for plugging in the laptops. There's free wi-fi, great food and they don't mind if you sit there for hours.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 02 31
What sort of hours are they open? It sounds like it might be another good place for an evening write-in.
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Nov 3, 2009 - 20 49
I'll be in Costa Coffee on Dawson Street for the rest of the week. Work experience in the Dáil and free costa wifi means I'm there!
Food's not badly priced, I think it's about a fiver for a sandwich and coffee. Better than the starbucks across the street!
----------Cups of tea ingested: 37
Boxes of sushi eaten: 4
Bags of tuc crackers eaten: 1/4
Pasta salad eaten: too much
Fun had: a lot :D