[identity profile] aishuu.livejournal.com 2005-02-23 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
I go through a similar process, I think. Somedays I'll say a character isn't talking to me, because I'm having a difficult time grabbing their perspective. Other days I will joke about "channeling" someone because I can suddenly see how things have to be, or I am inspired by that character.

Do I believe they are voices in my head? No. It's my way of thinking about them. It explains to me why somedays, it's easier to write certain characters than others.