The book Daily Rituals by Mason Currey describes a day in the life of 160 artists, scientists, and other creatives. If you look for a particular rule, such as "always drink coffee" or "never drink coffee," a "work only in your bedroom" or "never work in your bedroom," you won't find it. But if instead you ask "what do these creatives have in common?" you'll find the answer right in the title: Daily Rituals.
Quotes are taken from the research journals of Kyle Vanderburg.