I'm a morning person because I learned to write my novels while still practicing law. I would get to the office at 6:30 a.m. and write until other people arrived, around 9. Now I still do that. I start at 6:30 or 7, and I'll write until 11, then take an hour off, then work until about 2 p.m. By then my brain has had enough.

Summary

This quote explains the author's habit of writing in the morning due to their experience of juggling writing and a demanding job as a lawyer. They developed the routine of starting early to ensure uninterrupted writing time, arriving at the office well before others. The author continues this practice even when they no longer practice law, starting their writing sessions around 6:30 or 7 a.m. and working until around 11 a.m. A short break is taken, after which they resume writing until approximately 2 p.m., recognizing the limits of their mental energy. This schedule reflects their dedicated approach to writing and knowledge of their own optimal productivity hours.

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