To all my fellow writers who find themselves afflicted with the painful apathy of writer’s block (and that’s just about every single writer out there…), I salute you. You are not alone.

For the past six months or so, I have had the glorious experience of writing unencumbered by the crushing weight of writer’s block. I produced a full-length novel, wrote several short stories, and learned the ins and outs of indie publishing, all (seemingly) without taking a breath. Now, about five chapters in...