Writer Energy for Today and Tomorrow

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

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Recently I had a birthday. A big one.

Never mind the years.

I haven’t recovered yet.

But what I do know is that no matter what my birth certificate states, I feel great. Perhaps my hyperactivity is a bonus. My writing reflects my health, and that is a direct reflection of what I eat, daily exercise, and my state of mind.

All three weave together to ensure writers stay on top of their game.

2016 will be here in the blink of an eye. While enjoying the New Year’s festivities, take a few minutes to enlist the acronym for ENERGY—a surefire way to keep polished and publishing along into the next year.

E - Exercise
I developed the habit of exercising when I was 15. Not everyone has the same interest and enthusiasm for a daily workout, but 30 days sends a practice into a habit. Try it! Your brain will be firing faster!

N - Nutrition
“We are what we eat” is fortunately or unfortunately true. When we load our diets with lean protein, whole grains, and lots of fruits and veggies, our bodies thank us. They’re meant to last a lifetime.

E - Entertainment
Another adage is, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Balance work and play and laugh away your stress. Muscles relax and creativity takes a boost when writers feed their bodies with healthy fun.
 
R - Rest
Eight hours of sleep allows the plot and character problems to resolve while writers are in dreamland. Did you know that those who don’t receive the proper amount of sleep are more likely to gain weight and catch viruses? Face it, writers, we can’t write when we’re tired and sick.

G - Gift
Cherish the gift of writing. Not everyone has the wonderful ability to communicate through the written word. Embrace it and don’t neglect developing the craft.

Y - You
It’s always back to the individual writer. We strive to produce the best manuscripts, and the best way is to fill our lives with energy.

How do you plan to take care of yourself in 2016? How are you managing the task now?

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DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels.

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Library Journal presented her with a Best Books 2014: Genre Fiction award in the Christian Fiction category for Firewall.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers; a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association; International Thriller Writers, and the Faith, Hope, and Love chapter of Romance Writers of America. She is co-director of The Author Roadmap with social media specialist Edie Melson where she continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at www.diannmills.com.