Nicholas Bate:

1. Write every day.

2. Write fast.

3. Write when you do want to.

4. Write when you don't want to.

5. Write a lot. Edit a lot. From quantity produce beautiful quality.

6. Write anyplace.

7. Write from keyboard.

8. Write with pencil and paper.

9. Write stuff.

10. Write thoughts, things and themes.

11. Got writer's block? Write about how it really is annoying you.

12. Write now. Write tomorrow.

13. Write as the sun comes up, as the sun goes down and as your chai tea cools.

14. Write.