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Goodreads asked Melissa A. Schilling:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Melissa A. Schilling Sometimes I just can't write -- the words don't flow. Forcing it doesn't do any good with me; instead I just need to go do something else that clears my head. If something else is bothering you, it can block your ability to think about the subject of your writing. I find painting or exercise can clear my head.

It can help also to read something or watch a video about the subject you want to write about, and then take a nap and let your brain work its magic. Sometimes your cognitive networks need to sort themselves out before you can really know what you want to say.

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