Forget tortured-genius clichés. We’re going to talk about simple, funny, and effective writing rituals that actually keep you inspired.

The Great Ritual Lie

Sure, you could light a candle, pour herbal tea into your lucky mug, stare out the window like you’re contemplating the meaning of life, a...

If writing a book were a play, the first draft would be the very first rehearsal—the actors stumbling over their lines, the stagehands missing their cues, and the director unsure of himself altogether. In other words, it's not graceful, it’s not refined, and it’s definitely not ready for a standing ...