Patrick Forsyth
Writing is not only a solitary occupation, but in the main, it demands concentration – often long periods of concentration that many find difficult to sustain. With that in mind, it seems that science has some new lessons for writers. Yes you can!, an article by Christopher Jarratt (New Scientist, 9 September 2017) about the science of willpower, quotes recent studies that show that there is what I will call a placebo effect.