Goodreads asked Samira Mahmoodi:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Samira Mahmoodi I'm experiencing this now with the first novel I'm currently writing. I remind myself why I pursued writing: to have a voice about my experiences. If I'm experiencing writer's block, for me it's a sign that I'm not feeling inspired...and that's completely ok! I always hear how frustrating writer's block is, but I think because of how self-critical most of us are, we don't realize that it's completely natural. In life, there are times where we are "idle", and it's important to use this time to divulge into other things. You cannot force inspiration or creativity. It has to come naturally, and if it doesn't, it WILL reflect in your work! I just remain patient because I know that it's temporary.

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