How can I set default initial state to insert?

[SequentialDesign]

Is there a way to make the insert state the default state?

[SequentialDesign]

Never mind. Advising meow--enable with

(meow-normal-mode)
(meow-insert-mode)

works.

[eshrh]

this should be done on a per-mode basis, by modifying meow-mode-state-list. Of course you can also target fundamental-mode.