Organization, time management and motivation continue to plague the lives and hinder the dreams of all writers. In this lively, inspirational, browsable book, Aslett and Cartaino provide a plethora of easy-to-find, easy-to-use tips for organizing and managing the writing life and for staying motivated. From organizing a desk to tracking submissions to creating realistic schedules to making and following a master plan, they cover every important topic. By following the strategies in this book, writers will not only become more productive; they greatly increase their chances of publication. They will generate more ideas, complete more projects and systematically submit their work to editors and agents.

Don Aslett is the author of 28 books that have sold nearly three million copies worldwide. He is a well-known specialist in the field of organization. Carol Cartaino collaborates on all of Aslett's books as a co-writer and editor. She has edited nonfiction books for thirty-two years, including ten years as editor-in-chief of Writer's Digest Books.