Writing can be intoxicating and joyful but it requires strength, tenacity, and endurance. It requires preparation.

Quick tip? Try these exercises. When I hit a roadblock, they’ve helped me to develop skills I’ll need once I return to writing. The more tools in your back pocket, the more effectively you’ll be able to take advantage of those golden moments when you’re on a roll and to stay in that zone until you’ve completed what you want to finish.