"Drafting takes a lot out of you because you’re creating something out of nothing. You’re feeding the..."

“Drafting takes a lot out of you because you’re creating something out of nothing. You’re feeding the story, so be sure to feed yourself and keep your energy levels high.

 

Some writerly brain foods: blueberries, sliced tomatoes with mozzarella, nuts and raisins, popcorn, juice, avocados with chips, and dark chocolate.”

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Dhonielle Clayton is a librarian and co-founder of CAKE Literary. She is the author of Tiny Pretty Things with Sona Charaipotra, and her new fantasy series The Belles hits shelves soon from Disney/Hyperion.

Writer’s Care Packages from Camp NaNoWriMo and We Need Diverse Books.