31 Days of Rut-Busting Tips For Writers—Day 13: Know Your Peak Times.

Day 13 — Know Your Peak Times.

Do you know your peak times for writing?

I’m a morning person and can be found in my office at 5 AM just about every morning. This is my creative writing time.

I work on new stories, blog posts, essays—what I call “my work” versus client projects. By 9 AM, I’ve shifted into client mode, working on paid assignments that keep my bank account in the black.

Other writers I know are night owls. They are at their most creative when the stars are out and can easily work u...