I recently received this email from a fellow writer, asking, "I am a new writer and I am currently (slowly) hammering through my first manuscript. I am having a little trouble being consistent with my writing process. Do you have any suggestions for a new writer? How did you figure out your writing process?" After I wrote her back, I thought it might be a good idea to post my email here.

* * * *First, congrats on being a writer! It's the best job in the world. I love, love, love it. You know, h