Goodreads asked Puja Guha:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Puja Guha Since I published my first book in June, a number of people have asked me about how I handle writer’s block. The answer is simple. Writer’s block may be a phenomenon that is only associated with the writing community. In reality, it’s something that each and every person grapples with, often on a daily basis. To put things simply, writer’s block is a form of procrastination. I deal with it by trying not to give it power - every day during the work week I set a target for the minimum amount I need to write in number of words. On a hectic day that minimum is 600-700 words, but on a regular one that minimum is 1800-2000 words. No matter how much I want to procrastinate, I push past it by making sure that I reach that target. I often end up writing more, but setting the minimum makes sure that I move the story along.

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