NaNo Coffeehouse Reads discussion

"Sometimes I suspect that my genius might be moonlighting on the side.."

Our creative genius ebbs and flows. Sometimes we feel uninspired or tapped. Sometimes we feel inspired, possessed even. But if we wait for those moments, our writing can be few and far between.

How then do you approach your writing? Do you wait for the muse to move you? Do you write in fits and bursts? Do you show up to the page daily and see what happens?
How can we convince our muse/genius that we mean business and that they can count on us? Can you experience gratitude even on the days when your genius sits in the corner, just for getting to play with your creativity?