- Instrumental music (without words/lyrics)
- Inspirational music
- A comfy but not too comfy environment
- No noise or other people or distractions
- Turn off your phone
- Turn off your WiFi
- Set a time slot for working
- Take breaks
- Have notes to refer back to in order to get started and stay on track
- Tell people you’re about to write and don’t want to be disturbed
- Just free write – it’s very relaxing and takes the pressure off