This may change, but the other day I realized that writing started to feel just like something I do, and not like something I dread doing.

That may be after I realized that on Tuesdays and Thursdays I can write from around 5-8 a.m. since I’m not doing a regular workout those mornings. And on days like today, when I don’t really have another good time, I’m up at 4:30 a.m. before I go on a hike.

Also working with an outline, finding some direction, having a specific writing goal, and a fixed deadline… that all helps, too. I’m also in a really interesting moment with the research part of things. Oh, and having a consistent writing group or companion. How does one get all that, though?