Here are the basics, from our press release to NCTE-talk.  New suggestions follow at the bottom.

Shanebuck's materials:

1. A well-lit room.  Light colored carpet helps, as it brightens the room.
We are not responsible for tea stains.
2. A computer with Real Player to tune in 96.3  WQXR from New York.  A
Macintosh PowerPC is preferred, but we at Shanebuck's, out of charity to the
less fortunate, will allow other brands to be used.  Said computer is also
used to access the support of NCTE-talk.
3. A compact stereo system and / or extra phone line. (Real Player will tie
up your phone line.)
4. CDS:
      Light Jazz
      Variety of Classical
      Some "New Age" Nature "Stuff"
      Rock  (For those LONG work sessions...)
      Seasonal Music (Our president prefers _Nature's Christmas at present
        time.)
5. Tea:
       Sugar Plum Spice (For when you need to calm down)
        Earl Grey (For when you need to wake up)
        (Please note: Coca-Cola and Diet Coca-Cola may be substituted for
            marathon work sessions.)

6. Food: (Note:  All of these at once are NOT suggested, and restraint is
            advised.  Shanebuck's is not responsible for misuse of this list.)
       Home-made chocolate chip cookies (Please note that our president, Mr.
            Marshall, does not make said cookies.)
       Low fat crackers and a "splat" of cheeseball (ditto)
       Fresh fruit  (Our president CAN handle slicing an apple.)
       2 inch slice of "Super Sub" (ditto for the sub)
 
7. A desk large enough to spread out at least two books and a stack of
    papers.
8. A window, preferably with a tree or other sign of nature immediately
    outside of it.
9. A positive poster and / or artwork by someone under the age of 10.
10. A large "wipeboard" for planning those big projects and keeping the
    desktop uncluttered.
11. A candle and some sort of nifty candle holder. (Note:  We at Shanebuck's
    do not recommend using the candle and computer at the same time.  Our
    president does not like the thought of the smoke being pulled through his
    computer by the fan.)
12. A list of "things I need to do."
13. A willingness not to get upset if the list doesn't all get finished at
    once.

Limitations of franchisee rights:

Any attempt to purloin any of our president's materials mentioned above, or
his Christmas tree, teapot, comfy shirts, walks to the park, or other
materials tangential to the state of mind that is Shanebuck's, will lead to
a loss of franchisee rights, pending further review and possible bribing
with home-cooked food.  The above is offered as an attempt to brighten your
day.  Actual results may vary.  Ginsu knife not included.  Some assembly
required.