*Fellowship is important, especially with other writers. This may be in the form of a writers' group, diving deeply into a class on writing or literature with a writer-teacher, or reading the books of great writers--including great contemporary writers.
*Reading. This is a full-self experience, so trips to different kinds of libraries and bookstores will be necessary--maybe to expand a collection, get recommendations, or just soak up the atmosphere. The writer may feast on his or her genre but also snacks frequently on other genres.
*Revision. The writer makes time to put away the work for days or weeks and then approach it again as a near-stranger. Problems and mistakes will be much more visible from that perspective.
*Rituals. This keeps the work going and also keeps the joy in the work. The special pen, a certain scarf, the best little corner...building rituals isn't difficult, but it eases the mind into a writing mood.
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