Stand-Up/Sit-Down Desk...
Well, I've been wring with the stand-up/sit-down desk for a few days now and I'm liking it better and better as the time goes by. The first day it felt a bit funny. That's to be expected...I've been sitting and writing for decades. But now, I really enjoy it, and it puts me in a better position to see the screen. I'm looking slightly down at the screen rather than looking slightly up at it. My neck feels much better. It took a little while to get used to the typing angle, but it feels quite normal now. I feel better standing. I haven't sat down once in the last few days while either writing or editing. It has huge casters on it so it's really easy to move and they lock tight so it doesn't move. I'm sold.
The important thing with a stand-up/sit-down desk I think is finding one that fits you. I like having two different levels...one for the monitor, one for the keyboard. My desk is 60" wide, 24" deep on the first level, 12" deep on the second level. It fits my iMac like a glove. Lots of room to put all the papers I use as I'm writing. Even room for my files of names/places and my daily calendar where I put down the sites I advertise on, any Amazon sales dates, and when I order proofs, author copies, etc. The size is perfect.
All in all, I'm very pleased. One additional word of advice, if you are thinking of getting one, look around carefully, you can find some deals. Also, either wear a really good pair of shoes or get a pad to cushion your feet.
I've included a picture. It cranks up easily and quickly, the top moving a good two feet or more up and down. Happy hunting!
Also, finished editing The Falls: Making a List, Checking it Twice. Carolyn is working on it. Working on putting The Falls: Fourth of July on the CreateSpace template and I approved the proof of The Falls: Mud Season and ordered 3 author's copies of it. It will be on Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com soon!
May the dragons watch over you...no matter if you write standing up or sitting down!
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