Insomnia rules for writers

1. If it's keeping you awake, write it down.
2. But don't publish it.
3. You'll need a scotch.
4. A teacup is the preferred vessel at this time of night.
5. Yes, go on, fill it.
6. Forget about what time you're supposed to be up.
7. All that matters is the idea.
8. The flashing cursor.
9. The blank page.
10. The deep silence of night.
11. No one can hear you write. Or type.
    
12. (Or pour more scotch.)
13. Why not lose yourself revising what you just wrote?
14. It's not like anyone's telling you to stop.
15. Say it exactly how you mean it.
16. Don't err or waver.
17. Cut, cut, cut.
18. Take it back to its bleeding bones.
19. Spellcheck.
20. Save.