Goodreads asked David Rough:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

David Rough I am not a professional writer that depends on publishing for my livelihood, so the pressures of deadlines and the expectations of others do not weigh heavy on my spirit. I think such tensions would drive me to an empty pen and a loss of expression. As it is, I have not experienced great issues of writer’s block. I write when I feel inspired, I sit at my computer when I have words that want to come out of my head and find a resting place. If the story hits a wall or the plot starts to run into a fog, I just save my documents and do something else.

I love to hike, so I often grab my trekking poles and bask in the majesty of creation. Getting into the quiet and finding communion with the gracious heavenly Father give clarity of thinking and peace to the soul. It might not help with the writing, but it sure is wonderful for my well-being.

I find myself being okay with the need to wait. Cultivating patience is not easy but when it comes to writing, I find it beneficial and valuable. Some weeks are filled with words and the desire to paste them on the page. When that happens, I try to make the most of the ideas. However, during those days of quietness, I try not to panic but wait with anticipation. All it takes is a comment from a friend, or an inspiring incident, or a strange idea to pop into my brain, and I am sitting at the keyboard once again.

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