Patricia Bowen asked James M. Jackson:

What's your writing routine? How often? How much? How has it evolved over time? I’m still looking for my best method.

James M. Jackson The word routine implies a consistent approach. The only consistency I employ is that I work on writing mostly early in the day because I am a morning person and that's when I think best. The afternoon's are not productive, but I can often have a good second session after dinner.

I average 1,000 hours a year, but daily variation is high. When I am working on revisions or marketing, I can easily put in 8-10 hour days. After two hours of new writing, my mind is toast.

I don't think my approach should be anyone's model, other than to say everyone should do what works for them.

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