Are you comfortable when you write? Or do you have routine aches that distract you from writing? Six years ago, I began to examine more than just my writing abilities. I closely monitored my environment and the physical effects of my writing. Since then, these seven practices (or tools) have aided me in being a more capable (fit) writer. 1. Use a desktop computer more often than a laptop. Laptops are convenient, but they are not typically built for hours … Read More »

Since the pandemic and forced time at home, I frequently turn to my writing for comfort and creativity. My composing was going so well for a few weeks, writing chapter after chapter for a new book in record time. Then it ceased. Silence. I became incredibly withdrawn. The virus continued to spread, but my writing groove diminished. After weeks of moping around, I finally took action to uplift my mood and my writing from a dark place. Challenge Accepted I … Read More »