Tag: creativity

One of my missions is to write 1,000 words per day. Once I start writing, the clock ticks. It's attainable only because I set it high on my list of priorities. You might be surprised at how many tasks in your life are not as necessary as you might think.

Writing is not the best occupation for your physical health. For most of us, writing involves a lot of sitting, which is why a good walk may be the best writing exercise there is.

Is there something noble — or inevitable — in suffering for art? Or can you relax, practice mindfulness, and do your best writing?<

To enable myself to write full time, my work/life balance can’t be too loose or too strict. It’s critical to feed the passion and provide for myself and find the perfect levels for each.

Must writers be self-destructive and unhinged to be masters of the craft? Creativity is an elusive animal, and there is no magic formula to harness it.

Given the current environmental and social climate — and the worldwide pandemic — you'd think people would avoid dystopian fiction. Not so...

Writing often happens under trying conditions. The right strategies can help you manage stress, fatigue, and distractions to move your writing forward.