PART V THE PROCESS O ther than "Where do you get your ideas?" the main questions writers are asked are about the details of their process. Do they write longhand, do they write first thing in the morning or late at night, do they have any ritu- als? Although all authors have to find their own ways of working, it can be useful to know what is effective for others. In this section, I consider whether writing needs to be a com- pulsion, the daily habits of some very successful writers, what they do to overcome writer's block, and more.