Goodreads asked Barry W. Litherland:

How do you get inspired to write?

Barry W. Litherland I'm not sure 'inspired' is the right word. Writing is a habit formed over time. I write 800 words a day as a minimum. It's a relatively easy target which is often exceeded. When the novel is flowing I can produce 2000 words or more. When it's not I re-read and edit the previous chapter and build a way back into the book. I like the point where the novel takes on a life of its own and I have to rein in the characters because they start to take the book in a direction I hadn't planned. Then I need to think and decide whether to follow them or turn their heads in my own direction. Maybe that's inspiration.
When I'm struggling with the narrative direction or with character I find an hour's concentration, often on an exercise bike, sees me though.
When I'm thinking through a new book I pace about a lot, jot things down, become moody, restless and difficult and do a lot of exercise - the more mindless the better.

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