Today we talk about morning routines: a little bit about our own, but mostly about how much BS people say when in articles about theirs. (Spoiler alert: you still deserve to be a writer, even if you’re not a morning person!) This brings us on to how to take care of yourself (hint: not just bubble baths), and what that can give you in terms of motivation.
And then we talk a bit about the tools we’ve been using for research and writing, since we are both working on new projects. (Another spoiler: Meghan gives a short masterclass in using notecards.)
Also we discussed how funny it is when people try to convince you that your book isn’t bad (when they haven’t read it), and why we love citing other people’s ideas.
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Theme music is “It’s Time” by Scaricá Ricascá.
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In this episode:
My Morning Routine newsletter
Self magazine’s profile piece on morning people
Laura Vanderkam and the ideal day
Jessica Abel interview in Episode 61
Two Tier Outline video with Jennie Nash and KJ Dell’Antonia on Author Accelerator
How Susan Dennard uses notecards to brainstorm novels
KJ Dell’Antonia’s How to be a Happier Parent
Viral and totally virtuous “day in the life” article
That morning routine thing about the woman in Thailand (not Singapore):
“I live in a condo and my bathroom has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the street, so I love having a look at people as they walk by, imagining their lives, and giving them a silent cheer. Opposite me is a local hotel that hangs its laundry on the roof to dry, and I lazily view the people hanging the sheets out.”