As the years pass by, there’s one thing that writers often say they’re worried about: running out of time. We’re given only so many years on this Earth to share our stories, and usually, we have more ideas than we have time to implement them. “The trouble is you thinkContinue Reading
by Ken Marshall Could a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ disorder or TMD) be cramping your writing style? Are long days at the desk straining your jaw? You might not think of your jaw when you think of writer’s block but a TMJ disorder can cause a whole host of problemsContinue Reading
by Kate Willett As a writer, you might spend a lot of time sitting at your desk. Whether you’re furiously typing the first draft of your novel or staring blankly at a notebook waiting for inspiration to strike, the slightly hunched-over sitting position you likely find yourself in may takeContinue Reading
Do your friends regularly post pictures of the delicious meals or desserts they’ve created? Do you look at them and feel your mouth water? Or do you like to watch those cooking shows where they regularly whip up something awesome and then eat it in front of you–after which youContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Have you noticed it? Restaurant menus have changed. What’s new? Calorie counts. In May 2018, new regulations requiring restaurants to include calorie counts on their menus went into effect. It took a long time. The new labeling requirements passed in 2010 and were finalized in 2014,Continue Reading
Self-care is a popular buzzword these days, but are you doing it right? Everybody’s talking about self-care as a way to improve health and well-being. Writers need to be especially conscious about it because the writing life can lead to health issues like back pain, weight gain, burnout, and depression.Continue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Getting out in nature is great for writers. It’s not only good for your health, but it helps replenish your creative mind, too. So if you’re heading out this summer, enjoy—just watch out for this. According to a recent report from the Center for Disease ControlContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Would you like to increase your odds of living longer? According to a new study from Harvard University, you can do just that by adapting the following five healthy lifestyle habits: don’t smoke, eat a healthy diet, exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, maintainContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ As we all know, writing isn’t an athletic activity. Those of us who devote hours at the computer are likely to suffer the consequences, and that often includes extra, unwanted pounds. They come from all those hours sitting, not only when you’re writing, but when you’reContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Looking for the perfect writing snack? I’ve got it for you: nuts. These little guys are nutrient powerhouses, and have a number of health benefits for writers: They are good sources of protein, and will help keep you satisfied between meals, increasing your odds of maintainingContinue Reading
Do you have a to-do list? As writers, we spend a lot of time learning what “to do” in terms of plot, characterization, setting, pacing, and more. We also try to learn what to do when it comes to social media, marketing, publishing, and other parts of the business sideContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Have you been avoiding eggs because of the cholesterol? You don’t have to anymore. That’s because recent scientific research has found that dietary cholesterol that we get from eggs does not increase risk of heart disease. And that’s great news, because eggs are very nutritious, andContinue Reading