Goodreads asked Neil A. Hogan:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Neil A. Hogan I've never had writer's block. I might get writer's boredom. I've written characters into a completely boring corner and I'll stare at the page kicking myself, not willing to delete the entire chapter just yet. I'll go for a walk and think about how I could make it better. Eventually, I'll decide that that chapter really needs to be deleted, and then I'm able to take the characters on a better, more interesting and unexpected turn.

If you ever get writer's block, stop writing what you're writing, and write something else. I have about ten different stories on the go at any one time, in a variety of genres, and taking a break and working on another one means I never need to stop writing. If you get writer's block on all the stories you're working on, I'd suggest going for a walk, finding a cafe, wine bar or park where you can sit, relax and watch the world go by. (Or just catch up on your chores!)

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