As many of us know, there is a common misconception among folks that don't do it that somehow the act of composition is "easy" or that the music "flows from inspiration."
Many of us that compose know differently.
For some the music does come. I read a story about how Alan Hovhaness could compose anywhere and that one of his favorite spots was a local diner. One of the longtime waitresses of this establishment was amazed that it just flowed out of his pen. It's said that Bernard Herrmann would often compose his film scores directly into full score - in pen.
For me it's a different story. I have to false-start on a piece at least twice. It ain't pretty. You put in all this work only to realize that this is nowhere near what you want. Or maybe a better idea comes along.
Either way, you just keep slogging through until you find something that sounds "right" to your ear and go with it.
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