Goodreads asked Doug Moe:

How do you get inspired to write?

Doug Moe First: I burn a giant black candle to summon The Muse and, of course I scatter the innards in the required manner. If my chanting has been loud enough, a bird will land and provide my next assignment.

If the bird does not arrive, I try to not worry about it. The most important part is to just get started and write badly. So if I can get my mind set right, I just concentrate on "getting started" and sometimes it turns out okay. It's helpful to have a lot of time - I usually need a bunch of lead up time and then I tire quickly.

Inspiration usually comes when you've started. Or it comes later. Anyway, don't wait for it.

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