I have to disagree with writing when not in the mood is detrimental I think just the opposite is true. Like any artistic talent, being disciplined to work on skill even when not in the mood is an important element. I know many artists, musicians and I myself worked professionally in the entertainment industry as a singer/dancer. It is the hours and hours of not in the mood practice of scales, riffs, dance positions, and stretching octaves that allowed me the freedom to be creative and expand in moments of passionate inspiration. Why should the art of writing be any different? I think if we want stretch our talents to their full potential it takes the balance of both discipline and creativity.

Process for me has no exact formula. Most of the time, because I scribble poetry, it is something more spontaneous. So I put it down then try to go back and make it right. Images are important when I write. I try to visualize what I am writing. When I make myself write, it reads processed to me. Still, I am trying to be disciplined in not just writing out of inspiration so to polish skill.

Thanks Deemarie, Didn't think about posting here. Posted in the gallery today. I am a novice who enjoys the pleasure of writing, mainly poetry, short stories, songs.

Thanks for the welcome! :)