Twain to Dickinson: the daily routines of history’s most famous writers

We take a dive into the daily routines of history's greatest writers to reveal tips on habit and discipline.
The daily routines of writers from ages pass reveals equal parts rigor and relaxation.

The daily routines of history’s greatest writers reveal a lot about the importance of habit and discipline. Previously, we’ve examined the routines that spark creative brilliance and how different artists have approached sleep and morning routines. Examining writers exclusively reveals common themes of rigour and flexibility.

Like most of us, Twain struggled with procrastination. He valued rest and enjoyed lying in bed with a book or daydreaming. He once said, “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow just as well.”

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.