The Writer's Cookbook

In our quest for the next novel, next project to be finished, we tend to disregard our health. Even more so our mental health. Believe it or not, that’s important when writing.Don’t think that because your writing happens at home, in an environment you choose, it’s less stressful on you as a human being.For one, there’s the emotional aspect of certain scenes.If you’ve ever been drained after writing a particular scene, you know what I’m talking about.And second, we all juggle different things on top of writing.I have a full time job, two dogs, and a husband.Others have kids.Or some juggle more than two jobs!But the bottom line is: you cannot perform if you don’t take care of your mental health first.So, how can you do that? / READ MORE /