Writing Every Day

As many of you know, I send out a monthly e-newsletter for writers, and for me, the best part about it is hearing back — I love learning what's new with former students, when to look for clients' new stories or essays in print or online, and whether a particular writing exercise has worked (or not).

And the second best thing about the newsletter is that it gives me a chance to practice what I preach. Writers often feel too time-strapped and/or goal-driven to do writing exercises that are not d...