If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I occasionally go through bouts of periodic insomnia. During these, I get far less sleep than normal. Sometimes, I even go more than a day at a time without sleep.

When it comes to writing, the insomnia isn’t actually completely detrimental. This might sound crazy, but there’s a period after roughly 30 hours or so without sleep where my mind attains a sort of perfect clarity and focus. In that state, writing is quick, easy, and eloquent. ...