Be ruthless about protecting writing days, i.e., do not cave in to endless requests to have "essential" and "long overdue" meetings on those days.
J. K. RowlingIs it true that you shouted at Professor Umbridge?" "Yes." "You called her a liar?" "Yes." "You told her He Who Must Not Be Named is back?" "Yes." "Have a biscuit, Potter.
J. K. RowlingBut I got this far, didnโt I?โ he said slowly. โThey thought Iโd die in the attempt, but Iโm here . . . and youโre in my power. . . . Iโm the one with the wand. . . . youโre at my mercy. . .
J. K. Rowling