#WritersHabits

Never Throw Anything Away

Our mothers told us to clean our room, put stuff we weren't using away, and throw/give away stuff we no longer use. The same thing holds true with authors. Everything we see, every fragment of conversation we overhear is material. Sometimes it finds its way whole into...

Unwind

Such a simple word. Alas, not enough people truly unwind today. Most of us are strung too tightly. We think we are unwinding when we stop for dinner, until we realize we are staring at a screen too much of the time. Many eat with the television on, which dampens...

A Day in the Life of This Writer

When my book club met at my house a few days ago, I was surprised and pleased at all the questions they asked about what my typical writing day is. I thought I'd share it with you. I'm usually at my desk by 7am, butt planted firmly on my balance ball. I...