If there was a secret formula for becoming known, I would give it to you. But there's only one not-so-secret… — Austin Kleon

If you ever find that you're the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.

The best advice is not to write what you know, it's to write what you like. Write the kind of story you like best— write the story you want to read. The same principle applies to your life and your career. Whenever you're at a loss for what move to make next, just ask yourself, "What would make a better story?"

Establishing and keeping a routine can be even more important than having a lot of time. Inertia is the death of creativity. You have to stay in the groove.