Writerly tips for last days of summer

August is the month in which Nothing Happens, generally speaking, in the publishing world, which is why I've been fairly silent on this blog lately. The other reason is that I'm taking advantage of the quiet and am writing, writing, writing. A few wintry days last week helped … and now that the sun is back, this means means Notebook in the Park instead of Sitting at Computer.

A tip for making the most of these last days of summer: Self-imposed deadlines. Give your self a few of them. Whether you