Sure ritual is part of it, a routine is part of it, but I know what you mean.
When I hit my hot streaks, it's usually during a crest in my plot. Once I start building that momentum on the upswing and near the peak, I write like a friggin' crazy person.
10k words a day, multiple days in a row....
Then I watch trashy reality t.v. shows for 4 days to recharge my mind battery because it's usually completely blown by then.
I'm also useless on any decision making for a solid 24 hours.
What do you want for dinner?
unnggghhh
What do you think about this?
unnggghhh
Turn left or right? Green light or red light?
ungh ungh ung....
Is there non-trashy reality shows?