I stumbled on this interesting bit of advice regarding writing. It outlines some tricks I’ve also heard mentioned by writers like Stephen King and Michael Crichton: Writing in the Age of Distraction One of my favorite tricks is the “rough edge” idea (although this is the first time I’ve heard it referred to as that). Basically you always stop work before you’ve run out of ideas, leaving something on your mind to return to the next day. Read the full article for more cool ideas.