Goodreads asked Marcy Pusey:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Marcy Pusey I would love to say I've overcome writer's block and have the perfect potion for curing it. Alas, I don't. However I do keep in mind the words of those more wise and disciplined than I. One of my favorite ways of working through writer's block comes from Laurie Halse Anderson. She encouraged a group at her workshop to go on art dates. She noted that when our own creative tank is empty, it needs to be refilled. So fill it on dates with art at galleries, movies, museums, concerts, musicals... wherever and however you can expose yourself to the creativity of others, do it. This will overflow into your own work. I LOVE THIS!

Aside from art dates, I know to battle writer's block by continuing to write. Even if it's total junk... the gems may be just beneath. Write every day, whatever comes to mind, and eventually you'll find yourself back in a great groove. My greatest life seasons of productive (and good) writing have come from this initial discipline.

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