Treating it like a job

By R.J. Harlick
Real life happens around us while we play in the imaginary ones we create. How do you keep yourself in the writing zone and out of the ruts? Are there tricks to staying focused, especially at this time of year?  
Over the years I’ve developed various techniques for immersing myself into Meg’s world.  The most important technique from day one has been to treat writing like a job by establishing set times for writing. Once breakfast is finished, I change i...