THE WRITE WHISPER: Dreaming

I've mentioned on several occasions that I get many of my ideas/titles/first lines/characters in that half drowsy/half awake state just before dropping off to sleep. In fact, if I need to ponder a plot point or a conflict that isn't quite working, I'll take to bed, close my eyes and let my mind wander. It's a great technique and often works. (Drifting off to nap is a bonus!) Imagine my surprise when I recently discovered there's a technical term for this. There is a naturally occurring...