Last time, I discussed my 2021 goals and how I set them. This time, I’ll go over some of the tools I’ve used to keep my writing on track. I’ve relied on a variety of tools and techniques to keep myself motivated and my writing moving forward. That’s been the key my success this last year–variety.

When it comes to writing, I’ve never put all my eggs in one basket. Writing is a mercurial pursuit. What’s working one day stops working the next, then works again later but in a slightly different w...