Health hacks for writers—here are three from David Oppegaard, who’s new book, Claw Heart Mountain, released in January 2023. by David Oppegaard Writing is a grind. I’ve been writing novels for almost thirty years (since I was fifteen) and I am currently working on my twenty-second novel. That is aContinue Reading
When it comes to your writing goals, are you honoring the stage of life you’re in? Recently, I’ve been beating myself up for failing to go down to the (very cold) basement to walk/jog a mile or two first thing in the morning. I thought if I “got serious” aboutContinue Reading
Could you use some sleeping tips? You already know that sleep is important to your health and wellness. (Read more about that in our “get your creative brain to sleep” post.) Sleep is critical to your writing life too. If you’re struggling to get enough, you may find yourself feelingContinue Reading
Certain products for writers become critical to our daily work. You may have a special pen that you sign your books with, for example, or a laptop that you can’t be without. But then there are products lend themselves particularly well to the winter months. When the cold, dark daysContinue Reading
The types of rest writers need—did you know there’s more than one? Usually, when we think of rest, we simply want to get a good night’s sleep. But if you’ve been regularly writing and publishing over the past year, or even for a few years in a row, you knowContinue Reading
Do you have a writer’s workout? by Hamza Benharrouse Writing can be a sedentary activity, and that’s not great for your health. Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety, and even cancer. Working out,Continue Reading
by Shane O’Donoghue It’s 5:00 a.m. when the upbeat percussion and trumpets in “Walking on Sunshine” blast from my alarm clock. While those sounds are usually enough to lift anyone’s spirits, it’s not the case when the rays of light hinting at the promise of a new day haven’t evenContinue Reading
One of the things writers have to be concerned about is sitting too much. I’ve written a lot about this on Writing and Wellness. That’s because it can lead to a lot of problems, including: Back pain Neck pain Shoulder pain Hip pain Knee pain Circulation problems Swelling (edema) FatigueContinue Reading
by Karan Mahindru If you’re a writer working from home—or if you spend several hours each day writing— your health may be paying the price. Here are seven simple tips to help make sure that isn’t the case. 1. Stand Up and Stretch Every 30 Minutes Or So Sitting forContinue Reading
Ready for some health tips? If you want to live longer so you can pen more masterpieces, you have to take care of your health. I hear you groaning. An hour a day of exercise. Drinking kale smoothies. Snacking on rice cakes. No. You don’t have to make those sortsContinue Reading
You’re probably heard that owning a dog is good for you. I’m here to tell you—it’s even better for you if you’re a writer. As some of you already know, I rescued a shelter dog—Storm—several weeks ago. (Read more about that here.) I’ve owned dogs all my life, so thisContinue Reading
How do you reward yourself for a job well done? You reached your word count for the day. You plotted your novel, finished a chapter, or sent your book off for edits. It’s time to celebrate! So what do you do? Reach for that frosted brownie? Indulge in a bowlContinue Reading