The Writer's Process

"Research-based, hands-on, step-by-step wisdom that can help you wrestle with the lizard brain." —Seth Godin, author of The Practice

Stop hoping for good writing days and start creating them.

Writing advice often focuses on craft, yet most people get hung up on process. How can you be creative without waiting passively for inspiration? How do you finish the projects you start and get your creative work into the world?

The Writer’s Process offers practical, sustainable advice for the modern writer. Calling on research in creativity and flow, the book bridges the gap between the art of writing and the science of getting things done.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• Strategies for confronting the blank page or writer’s block
• How to spend more time in a state of flow when writing
• Ways to cultivate creativity while making progress on your projects
• When and how to use AI without losing your voice or compromising your process

The Anniversary Edition

The Writer’s Process has helped thousands of writers understand the psychology behind focus, procrastination, creativity, and productivity. Colleges and universities have adopted the textbook in writing courses to set their students on a productive writing path.

This anniversary edition reflects the realities of writing today, with:

• Thoughtful guidance on how, and when, to incorporate AI into the writing process
• Fresh updates on creativity and flow
• New experiments to apply in your own writing process

Grounded in research and shaped by the practices of successful writers, The Writer’s Process offers a framework for creative work that you can sustain — not just for a deadline, but for a lifetime.