Karen Chappell asked Venessa Kimball:

When the outside world is chaotic and is distracting, how do you walk away and stay focused on writing? Do you devote hours each day to writing?

Venessa Kimball When the outside world is chaotic I find my peace in writing. When the outside world is distracting, I find my center in writing, living through my characters. Writing is my Zen. I plan for a 5 hour stretch each day. I set timers for lunch and for me to stop. If I don't, I could get so deep into writing, so focused, I could go on for hours beyond the 5 I dedicate.

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