"I've got the pen in my hand ..."

Okay, I'm gonna try a video here for the first time.  This is the amazing Steven Brust (SF/F author) performing Andy Breckman's version of "Railroad Bill," which will resonate with all authors with recalcitrant or strongly opinionated characters.  The quality of the video isn't great, but the performance and lyrics make up for that.  (There is profanity in this, in case that's an issue for you.)