Routine isn't most people's favorite word. Many try to escape it any way they can. But can quality be achieved without the repetition and regularity that characterize routine? However tedious a routine may be, sometimes it's often preferable to the stress and disabling tension of not knowing what to do or how to do it. … Continue reading In Praise of Routine
Quite often, the hardest part about writing something isn't the writing itself, but reading it after. Despite the effort and enthusiasm that went into it, it may feel not quite what we hoped it would be. You often read or hear about how some great writer or other rewrote a scene or chapter countless times, … Continue reading On Accepting Our Writing
Working from home is great. It's convenient and enjoyable. It makes you feel smart. But it's also dangerous. I've been working from home for almost eight years now and I can say that the greatest benefit is also the greatest drawback -- comfort. Living comfortably is a good way to pass the time, and I'm … Continue reading The Dangers of Working from Home
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