I had some rules for myself when I did this before. I made it a goal to write something- anything at all- at least one time per day. Even if I had to delay publishing for a day or two when I was offline.

Rule two, except in really exceptional circumstances, I don’t edit or delete anything after midnight the day I wrote it. No second thoughts, dwelling in the past, or softening things. Follow up, sure. Change, no. I forget how I felt about drafts.

I had somewhat more free time then but I still got busy at times. I think I can make some new version of this work. I didn’t know I had ADHD back then and it’s a factor to consider.

Otherwise, that was it. I’m inclined to start there and bring back my mainstays. Maybe some new rules about spilling private details about close friends and lovers without their consent. I need to consider.