Why it's important to have devoted space for your creative pursuits 

January 25 is an important day in literary history: it was the birthdate of both Scottish poet Robbie Burns (born in 1759) and the innovative English writer Virginia Woolf (born in 1882).

Woolf’s groundbreaking essay A Room of One's Own, published in 1929, continues to have resonance for today’s creators. Woolf explored the social injustices that denied women free expression, in particular their ability to write fiction/literature. She illustrated how the absence of much female fiction up until that time in history was not because women innately did not have the ability to write well, but simply due to a lack of education and opportunity because of social constraints on gender. As Woolf put it, "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.”

It’s now hard to believe that less than 100 years ago, the idea of women writers was laughable or contentious. But having a designated space to create – whether writing, painting, metal-smithing or any other craft – can still be a challenge that limits self-expression.

Here are some articles with tips on how to carve out studio space from even the most modest homes and to use it effectively.

How to Create an Art Studio Space at Home - Art Business News

5 Home Art Studio Solutions for Small Spaces - The Recoverie

How to Set Up a Home Art Studio on A Budget - Skill Share Blog