by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
I very rarely swear, nor do I find vulgarity in others a good thing. It’s not because I am a prude, or that my delicate sensibilities (if I have any!) are easily offended. Here’s why: To a degree then, I believe the health of a culture can be measured by the...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Blogging, Digital Platforms, Writing, Writing Habits
I could blog once a week (focusing on optimizing SEO and website visits) instead of once a day (focusing on volume). I should blog once a week (focusing on optimizing SEO and website visits) instead of once a day (focusing on volume). But I don’t. I don’t because I...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
Where does the magic of my good writing come from? Well, in the picture above, do you see the wand on the chair? That’s Hermione Granger’s wand. It’s made from vine wood, and has a dragon heartstring core. Hermione used it to master the Levitation Charm in her first...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
I recently heard an interview with the exceptional writer and teacher Charles Johnson, who made a comment which made such sense to me. He said (slightly paraphrased from memory): “I am not really comfortable calling writing a career or a job; rather, it’s a way...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
I am meeting with three literary agents at the upcoming San Francisco Writers Conference. My manuscript is two months away from being submission-ready, so this is not a formal pitch; for me it’s just an opportunity for me to get the lay of the land. So, is it silly...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing, Writing Habits
Back in my marathon running days ( way back!), I had a system—a rhythm—for training that worked every time. I trained 6 days a week. I rotated off mild running days, with moderate running days, punctuated by one long run each week. I then took the day after my long...
