"I absolutely hate the advice that you have to write every day. I think it's ridiculous, counterproductive, and comes from a place of extreme privilege." — Rebecca Makkai

Rebecca Makkai has never written every day in her life. She wrote her first novel while working full-time, raising a toddler, and pregnant with her second child. So far, she’s published six books.

Know someone already anxious about their 2026 writing goals? Let them know there’s still the time ahead.