Goodreads asked Stephen T. Brophy:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Stephen T. Brophy I can't say this works 100% of the time, because sometimes you're just going to be blocked, but again, the only real answer is to write through it. Put words down anyway, even if they're sucky, even if you despise every line. Just get something down on paper and the sense of accomplishment alone will steer you back to the path you want to be on. And if that's not happening, walk away for awhile. Run an errand, visit a friend, make a phone call, pay some bills, take a walk or a jog or go to the gym or whatever helps you unwind. The best ideas don't always come when you're sitting at the keyboard. It's how you wrestle with them when you are there that makes you a writer.

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