The Writing Yoga exercise for January asks you write something based on the natural world every day this month.

If you want to add a new project or role your life—writing a book, spending time with a grandchild, learning a language — you’ve got to clear space for it. That means letting something go, paring down somewhere. 

The writing challenge this month is to tell your stories: the story of the year that was and the year to come.

Find a new balance in your creative writing by reframing creativity as a breathing process.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could switch writing voices for the purpose as easily as you change jackets for the weather? You can—with practice and a few simple tactics.

Here’s the antidote to the holiday hopping crush: spend time this month word shopping! As you write, swap out dull words for those that are shorter, sharper, or showier. It’s free, and fun.