You will need it for all the late nights spent basking in the glow of your computer screen, half dead because you haven't slept in twenty-nine days, because GOSHDARNIT I WILL FINISH THIS THING IF IT KILLS ME.
2. SAY GOODBYE TO ANY SOCIAL LIFE YOU MAY HAVE PREVIOUSLY HAD.
Your friends may invite you out to do things (like go to the movies to see that new superhero film starring your favorite actor ever) but you must resist the urge to go along. Three hours might not seem like a lot in the sense that you have an entire month to write 50,000 words, but believe me, you will get much more done staying at home and writing than you will at the movies. And besides, what's the point in going to the movies if you're just going to fall asleep halfway through?
3. TAKE TIME TO DESTRESS.
It seems to be contradictory to the last tip, but taking breaks every hour or two to use the bathroom, let family members know that you have not in fact died of electromagnetic waves (or something like that), and grab a snack is generally a good thing. This is also when you go and get more caffeine.
4. REWARD YOURSELF.
Chocolate, ice cream, skittles, and My Little Pony fruit snacks are generally a good reward for reaching milestones. Nothing like nomming on the face of a pink pony.
5. NEVER SLEEP.
Enough said.
