Goodreads asked Bobbi J.G. Weiss:

How do you get inspired to write?

Bobbi J.G. Weiss About half the time I don't need to get inspired — I already am. But that other half... it can be hard. I suffer from clinical depression, and sometimes writing is very hard. I'm currently working on a kid's comedy book. It's a challenge to be funny when you're sitting there crying and you don't even know WHY you're crying, it's just what your brain is doing to you. I can usually get past it by reading a story or watching a bit of a movie that has the same tone as the story I want to write (read/watch comedy if I want to write comedy, etc.). If that doesn't work, I run errands. Going outside helps — I sit indoors at my desk too much anyway. If that doesn't work, I break out the chocolate and bubbly water. If THAT doesn't work, well... I give up for that moment and wait for the next day.

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