Goodreads asked H.A. Callum:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

H.A. Callum I see writer’s block to be more of a symptom, a creative fatigue, than its own unique problem. When the creative process hits a roadblock, that’s what I imagine writer’s block to be. I liken it to “hitting the wall” on a long run. The reserves are zapped, and the writer has to dig deep to find the strength to carry on – fuel for the mind in this instance. When I hit that point I step away from the pen and do the things that recharge my creative energies: take a walk, go for a run, or get myself into a coffee shop or some other place where I can observe people and be a student of the human condition. Sometimes a simple few moments in silence with nature is all it takes. I’d love to hear what other writers think, and how they overcome this obstacle!

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