The authors next major point in the essay is the emotional strain of writing
and how professional writers approach this. Kellogg begins by saying how
professional writing is a task which requires a large amount of self-motivation and
critical thinking, and writers must learn to balance this along with their other
responsibilities. It is not uncommon for writers to succumb to writers block, or the
persistent inability to construct ideas in writing. Kellogg then begins to explain the
concept of flow and how it is important for a writer to possess to overcome
emotional challenges. Flow is characterized by knowledge of a particular subject
and confidence, and can allow one to suppress negative emotions. The author than
talks about how all writers have their own personal habits and rituals to maintain
their flow, create good pieces of writing, and keep themselves falling victim to
writers block.