From on writing by stephen king what are some of the characteristics of king's muse?

Stephen King describes his muse as a guy that lives in the basement that he does all the grunt work for. However, he feels it is worth doing all the work for because the muse has some magic in his bag that can change lives.

Belief in the power of youth. Perhaps nobody has more awe for the power of youth and especially groups of children than SK. IT, Under the Dome, The Talisman, Black House, Salem's Lot, the Dark Tower series, Apt Pupil, The Body, Carrie, Children of the Corn, Desperation, The Regulators, The Sun Dog ... All of these works and more feature children on their own or in groups being the prime movers in the story. Most of the time, children are good in King's work, but not always An abiding understanding of the small town. King is a small-town person; it's no surprise that he's preparing a musical with John Mellencamp. His work has always embraced the small town with a clear-eyed understanding of both its loveliness and the darker currents that flow underneath.