As writers, we embody both creative and productive tendencies—the Muse and the Scribe. When they get out of balance, our work can suffer.

How do you give yourself permission to write? Here are a few ideas.

For important works like books and legal documents, professional editing isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.

When a book arrives exactly when you need it, consider it a gift from the celestial librarian.

Whether it’s a book or a blog post, start by catching the reader’s curiosity. An excerpt from Writing to Be Understood.

As writers, we tend to worship the Muse and undervalue the Scribe’s grubbier, more mundane tasks. But without a fully functioning Scribe, your words will never reach the larger world.