Goodreads asked Mike Cavanagh:

How do you get inspired to write?

Mike Cavanagh I've only had a memoir and some poems published, so for me currently it's less about how to be inspired but how to make the time to write. So many other competing interests, responsibilities and needs; family, music, house maintenance, weeds, etc. When I sit down to write however I do find that re-reading to re-immerse myself helps; that and being relaxed about what and where I might pick up to write. Discipline to write is so important, but imagination works best given a free hand.

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