Get drunk. Write it, and be complete. Go to bed. Sleep poorly. Get up before alarm. Caffeinate. Move your rousing conclusion to the top and try again, picking o

Get drunk. Write it, and be complete. Go to bed. Sleep poorly. Get up before alarm. Caffeinate. Move your rousing conclusion to the top and try again, picking off your darlings. You're finished when you can't stand yourself anymore and it's time to shower. Think of something much better during steam. Dragon dictate while dressing. Rehearse en route -- a problem if you're just upstairs in the conference hotel. Email text to friendly teleprompter girl as sulky technician hooks up your mic. Wing it. Humbly accept false adoration. Cash the check. Add line to CV. Iterate.