Goodreads asked Rebeca Seitz:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Rebeca Seitz I know this is not the "right" answer, but...I don't write through it. I've read that many authors advise sitting down and writing anyway, even if what you write is going to be completely deleted the next day. That method did not work for me. I just grew more frustrated as I typed words I knew to be unworthy.

So, when it isn't flowing, what works for me is to step away for a bit. Do something else. I make sure that I'm clear on the problem (e.g. I've written the heroine into a corner, the problem isn't becoming clear, the climax is coming too soon, the story feels boring) and then I let my brain subconsciously do its thing while I clean or work on a different project. It has always proven faithful to provide me a solution in due time.

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