Whether I like it or not, the dang human body needs sleep, even if I’m on a roll. I tend to stay up way too late writing, much to the chagrin of anyone who has to deal with me during the daylight hours. I work out as often as IContinue Reading
If you’re reading before bed, I recommend you read print books. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not against ebooks. I love them. My brother got me an iPad for Christmas a couple years ago. I’ve really enjoyed filling my ebookshelves ever since. It’s that immediate gratification. See a book you want,Continue Reading
I have a few physical issues—occasional back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome—but for me the biggest concern right now is too much sitting. I keep up with health news, and there’s been quite a lot of discussion lately about the negative impact of being sedentary, even if you exercise regularly (whichContinue Reading
One of the most popular blogs on this site is “What Your Computer Could Be Doing to Your Face.” Unfortunately, the disturbing news doesn’t stop there. That one-eyed monster staring back at you every day could also be harming your teeth. Vicious little beast, isn’t it? Computer Cavities: It’s NotContinue Reading
It is difficult to be physically active when writing and this is a challenge for me as I am a very active person. Furthermore, when I write I consume large quantities of gummy bears. I ride intervals on a stationary bicycle five times a week. I walk a lot; thisContinue Reading
She’s been one of my favorite authors since I was in my early 20s. I couldn’t believe she was coming all the way from Toronto to Idaho. I’ve attended readings/lectures/signings with several of my writing heroes, including Andre Dubus III, Dennis Lehane, Ann Patchett, and Daniel Woodrell. They were allContinue Reading
I think one of the biggest challenges is setting up a consistent exercise routine. Some of my best writing time is early in the morning, but that’s also my best workout time. When I’m on a writing streak, it’s hard to take a break to exercise, but I’m always gladContinue Reading
If you’re an unhappy writer, you may think that writing isn’t for you. It’s possible—but it could be that you’re thinking about it the wrong way. Ask most writers what they dream about and you’ll probably get some variation of the SWD—Standard Writer’s Dream. It usually includes a book onContinue Reading
Being both writer and artist is a double-whammy in terms of the long-term health consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. I developed severe near-sightedness in my early teens (which made me even less likely to go outside or get active) and I’ve always struggled to maintain a healthy weight. While IContinue Reading