I find that what works best for me is timed writing. I literally set a timer for 10, 20, or 30 minutes and then go at it. For some reason that timer puts me in the zone. If you don’t have a timer, there are many free programs you can download from the web. I know use my iPhone for the timer. The built-in clock comes with a timer.

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