How to Keep Writing When Life Saps Your Muse

One of the most common questions I’m asked by budding writers — second only to “how do make money freelancing?” — isHow do I find motivation to write when I’m exhausted after a long day of work/ family/ kids/ housekeeping/ etc.?

If you’re not making a full income freelancing or selling books, it’s quite likely you have to work a full-time or part-time job to support yourself while you try to launch a career as a writer on the side. That’s a lot of work, but, unless you aren’t responsible for a...