Cut your manuscript ruthlessly but never throw anything away: it's amazing how often a discarded scene or description, which wouldn't fit in one place, will work perfectly later.
I'm trying to change up the pace in which I approach life so I'm not always go, go, go.
I don't often reread my own books, unless I am going into another in the series and need to refresh my mood when originating the concept.
I think I needed to hit the reset button and figure out how I want to play football. I want to play football at a smooth, calm level.
You can't just stick with something that doesn't work.
I feel like the off-season, for me, is not about getting on court and trying to improve or get better. I want to completely step away from the game and, like, really just enjoy my time at home.
The term we use on our team is 'reset': when you go through, whether it's a negative play or a negative drive, and you get your next opportunity - not focusing on the past, but going back into your attack mode.
When you find yourself hitting up against a wall over and over again, it's time to try a different route.
If you're struggling and you just get a sense when you're writing that you might be running out of ideas, that's when I think you should walk away.
There's nothing wrong in starting all over again and taking it step-by-step.
