Like a recipe, it might sound fun to throw a bunch of spices into something, but what often happens is that the flavors become muddled and indistinguishable. A sign of a seasoned and skilled chef is restraint -one who makes few ingredients shine. Likewise, a skilled author will highlight their most important characters, being sure not to pollute the pages with unnecessary information or names.

It’s a challenge to interrupt the creative flow to take care of the physical self. But if you look at it this way, optimal physical health equates to optimal cognitive endurance, perhaps these small measures won’t seem as challenging to integrate into your routine.

Do the holidays have you stressed? Think of Thanksgiving as your unofficial writer’s workshop…

What is your 'why' for writing? Understanding your 'why' deeply will help fortify you against the challenges accompanying the long writing journey...

Now that summer is coming to an end, it's time to start developing an effective writing routine this fall...

Not a single writer had a routine devised on behalf of someone else’s advice, they all figured out what worked best for them.