I’ve always written because I have to. It’s an imperative, though not a constant one. I will go through times when I’m occupied with other parts of life, and while my inner storyteller carries on she’s pretty quiet, observing and saving up ideas. But then, one day, she will have enough of being passive and an idea will pop into my head and demand my attention. Sometimes it’s a single line of story. Sometimes it’s an outline. Sometimes it’s a character. Whatever it is, if I don’t stop what I’m doing and give my muse her head she continues clamoring for my attention until I do.

As I’m already prone to insomnia, I usually do what she wants so I can get some sleep.

How do you handle your muse? Why do you write?