If you need to work from home, you can counteract those problems by writing online with a friend or colleague—you don’t even need to talk to each other, just know that you’re both in the writing process together.
Choose an environment that works for you. Though working in your pajamas from home might be an alluring option, it doesn’t work well for most people. Over time, many writers who work from home begin to feel isolated or depressed. If you need to work from home, you can counteract those problems by writing online with a friend or colleague—you don’t even need to talk to each other, just know that you’re both in the writing process together. Other options might include an office on campus, a library, or a cafe. Some writers need to vary their environment to stay focused, shifting locations throughout the course of week (or even a day).