Need writing advice? It can be annoying getting that from writers. Let’s face it: writers say and do some pretty pretentious shit. Whether it’s tapping away at a Macbook at the nearest Starbucks or rambling on about how much meditation helps them “get in the writing zone,” we’ve heard it all before. The thing is,

Let’s face it: writers say and do some pretty pretentious shit. Whether it’s tapping away at a Macbook at the nearest Starbucks or rambling on about how much meditation helps them “get in the writing zone,” we’ve heard it all before. The thing is, lot of that crap really works. Here’s a breakdown of some of the silly things writers do to help them write more, write better, or even write at all. Of course, each look at

Of course, each of these potentially ridiculous activities is served up with my signature blend of cuss words, snark, and total unwavering belief that you can really do this whole writing thing.

So explore the entries below to see if something here clicks for you. Or just have a chuckle at some of the mental contortions writers put themselves through just to make words appear on a page.