How to Have a Productive Writing Session

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As you know, I’ve completed the manuscript for Lightning Strikes and I’ve been querying (and being soundly rejected by) literary agents ever since. I’m trying to stay positive and one of the best ways to do so, in my opinion, is to start working on a new project. I’ve done all the research so I just need to get writing.

That’s the trick to all writing, isn’t it?

Here’s a comprehensive list of tips and tricks to have a productive writing session:

Make time – schedule it in your calendar or set a reminder on your phone. The best writing habits are consistent. It could be helpful to add a stop time as well.Prepare food – make snacks or meals ahead of time, and think brain food: carrot sticks & hummus, protein shakes, nuts/trail mix, bananas, sandwiches, hardboiled eggs, or apples with peanut butter.Streamline your workspace – clean and declutter your writing area, keeping only what is necessary.Start the night before – read from a book from a writer whose style inspires you and get a good night’s sleep.Start the morning right – get in some light yoga or exercise, eat a healthy breakfast, and leave your phone in a different room.

I’ll report back and let you know how productive I was. Maybe I’ll even share the opening of my newest work on this blog!

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