✨ Writing tip of the day! ✨ A common question I get asked when speaking to high schoolers (and adults!) about writing is: “how do you learn to write a book? Are there how-to guides?” I have a couple craft books I can recommend, sure. But mostly, I tell them that I’ve learned more about writing by reading than I have in any other way. I just read through a cozy mystery that was described in some reviews as “perfectly plotted” (shout out to SIX FEET DEEP DISH by Mindy Quigley), so naturally I got

How do you go about deciding when is your best writing time? ⏳ Coach and author Arja Salafranca suggests that you keep a logbook or a journal of your writing. That way you’ll be able to see what patterns emerge as you write. You’ll see if you write better and more in the mornings, for example, or whether working in a lunch break is best for you. Once you’ve done so for a few weeks, some patterns might emerge. You’ll then be able to see what times work for you. #writingcoach #writingtips #writing