Owning a freelance business means you’re working long hours on your computer, probably at home or in a coffee shop. Working from home can be lonely, and feel isolating at times. Working at home can also have a lot of distractions, and if you’ve got family around, it can also get very noisy.
Coffee shops offer a change of scenery from working at home, yet they can also be rather frustrating to work in. You can still feel isolated, even though you’re out among other people. And a busy coffee shop can have plenty of activity that will keep you from doing your best work.
Bottom line: Both situations can be rather lonely for the freelance writer.
That’s why many freelancers and small business owners have joined a coworking space. Nearly 1.2 million people worldwide work in them and the number of spaces available to “buy” is growing each month.
If you’re not familiar with this setup, coworking is a style of work that combines a shared workspace (like an office) and independent activity. Unlike a standard office, coworkers are usually not employed by the same organization.
The shared workspaces include desks, private meeting rooms, kitchens, and perhaps a receptionist.
They also have community areas with tables, sofas, and chairs where people can mix and mingle, and engage in conversations and brainstorm ideas.
Members of coworking spaces tend to enjoy working alongside others, even if they’re not working on the same project or even the same company.
Yet all is not rosy in the coworking space arena. The spaces themselves aren’t free, although they often offer flexible membership options, including daily or monthly fees, and shared or dedicated desk space. Add in the commuting costs to get there, and your monthly costs may reduce your ROI on the space pretty quickly.
So, can a coworking space be worth the expense? Let’s take a closer look.
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