Every artist should have a basic first aid kit. Here is how to construct one for you.

When you're sick, soup is the most perfect food for you. Here are the recipes for two great soups.

You need to worry first about your writing, the rest of the universe second.

You need to learn how to the numbers your business generates. As such, you need to learn how they work and how to use them effectively.

Part of running a business is knowing how to look at the numbers; this means you need to learn how to deal with spreadsheets.

Anger, frustrated, aggravated? A punching bag can save someone's life.

You need a place where your brain can relax and recharge. Set this place up so you can get away from your writing for a bit.

Sometimes writers tend to force their politics to the fore the detriment of the story. They need to learn when to dial them down for the story.

You should never limit your genres to just one or two; twist them together as much as you want to see what happens.

Friends and family can be great for support, but can also give you the wrong kind of praise and even holding you back. Sometimes you need to know when to ignore them for your own career.