Sep 23, 2026, 1:51 PM

#WritersCoffeeClub Sep 23: What "little thing" really helps you write?

My writer's block.

I see you raise your eyebrow, so let me explain; I refer to this writer's block, a pyrographed piece of wood made by my bestie, with holes in the top for pens which currently also hold screwdrivers, scissors, tweezers, a vintage cigarette holder (a prop from a bygone larp), and a $5 bill waiting patiently for a time when it's safe for me to visit the US again.

I once wrote a poem about the little frog.

A photo of the desktop to my right. A toy frog which bobs up and down on a spring flanks a pyrographed piece of wood made by my bestie, with holes in the top for pens which currently also hold screwdrivers, scissors, tweezers, a vintage cigarette holder (a prop from a bygone larp), and a $5 bill waiting patiently for a time when it's safe for me to visit the US again. More junk -- a deck of cards, a box for earrings, a plastic spoon, a desk fan -- lurks in the background. Behind them all is my ancient and unreliable printer/scanner.