"If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw,..."

““If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw, listen to ­music, meditate, exercise; whatever you do, don’t just stick there scowling at the problem. But don’t make telephone calls or go to a party; if you do, other people’s words will pour in where your lost words should be. Open a gap for them, create a space. Be patient.””

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Hilary Mantel on writing (and getting stuck).

Oh I will make a pie. I will always, always make a pie. (Now to remember that.)