Work Habits of Well-Known Writers
Work Habits of Well-Known Writers
Read Them and Weep — and Then Copy
Read Them and Weep — and Then Copy
I was writing my weekly newsletter and it morphed into thoughts about how most popular and famous writers work very, very hard.
I’m fascinated with the work habits and daily schedules of other writers. I think most writers are. It’s as if, by reading how others do it, a little bit of that magic might rub off on us. And even if that doesn’t happen, we can learn from and be inspired by how other writers live and work.
Turns out there are a lot of posts and articles on this topic. I aggregate several of them here. If you’re flagging, or feeling unmotivated, have a look. Some of that magic just might rub off on you.
How the Hell Has Danielle Steel Managed to Write 179 Books?
The author works a 20-hour shift, lives on chocolate bars, and writes best in her cashmere nightgown. There's a sign in…www.glamour.com
The Daily Habits of Famous Writers: Franz Kafka, Haruki Murakami, Stephen King & More
Image by The USO, via Flickr Commons Though few of us like to hear it, the fact remains that success in any endeavor…www.openculture.com
A Look At The Morning Rituals and Daily Habits of 9 Popular Authors
I've long been fascinated by the morning rituals and daily habits of successful artists. Examining the eccentricities…litreactor.com
10 Famous Writers And Their Daily Creative Routines
"I write in the morning and then go home about midday and take a shower, because writing, as you know, is very hard…thoughtcatalog.com
The Daily Writing Habits Of Famous Authors
Deep breaths, NaNoWriMo people (NaNoWriMoers?). One page at a time. You can do it. And even if you're not a…www.bustle.com
The Daily Routines of Great Writers
Kurt Vonnegut's recently published daily routine made we wonder how other beloved writers organized their days. So I…www.brainpickings.org
(Ha — and check out that two different articles used the same author photo.)
Those ought to keep you busy for awhile. But, before you go, here’s a cautionary (and humorous) tale:
I Copied the Routines of Famous Writers and It Sucked
"For me writing is like breathing," the poet Pablo Neruda told the Paris Review in 1971. "I could not live without…www.vice.com