Self care is important for everyone, but it’s easy to forget about when you’re consumed with your writing. Luckily, there are some easy activities for writers that you can incorporate into your day.
While writing is usually a solitary act, it’s great to have a community. By joining a writing group, you’ll make new friends, build your skills as a writer, and gain workshop opportunities.
When I started freelance writing, I found myself writing more than I had since I’d left graduate school. Even though technical writing was a big part of my government job, I still didn’t write as much as I do now. While it’s great to be writing, at first I struggled to find time to work…