This is K.M. Wyland and you are listening to the 38 seventh episode of the Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast.

Whenever I'm asked for my one greatest ever tip for writers, my go to is always write every day,

since it's from this well of discipline and

habitual momentum that all the rest of the good things come. However there's an

exception to every rule.

In general, I like to take short breaks in between projects

or even different segments of the same project.

It helps me regroup and get my brain on track

for the next challenge.

This year I took one of my longer breaks, a little over two months

after I finished the outline for my portal fantasy sequel Dreambreaker.

I delayed a little longer than I was planning to

avoid having to start stop the first draft to accommodate a week-long trip in

early May. But it's been a really great break. I feel like I've recharged my batteries in many areas of my life

and gone just long enough without writing to be crazy impatient to start back up.

And an added bonus, it worked out that I waited

long enough that the weather is now warm enough and beautiful enough to take my

writing back outside. So if you're looking for me this spring you'll find

me under a tree riding away. The latest post on my blog is How to Take

Advantage of your four most important characters.

Learn how these four most important characters provide the foundation for not just

your plot but the presentation of a multifaceted theme. To read the post visit

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