DOs and DON'Ts for Writing this Summer

I always find it hard to focus on writing when the weather is (finally) gorgeous. Of course, this week in Seattle, it's a little toasty (okay, it's freaking HOT: 94 currently — forecast of 97 tomorrow). But whether you're enjoying the weather or trying to escape it, summer can generally be tough for focusing on writing. Hence I offer the following list.

- DO say no to the Internet. (I've been working on my laptop, wireless off. It's the only way.)

- DO say yes to air-conditioning. (Go out and find