Goodreads asked Arlene James:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Arlene James Prayer, followed by distraction. And distraction followed by prayer. I find dwelling on things to be counterproductive, so I do my best to leave my worries with God and find other things about which to think. I cannot tell you how often I've awakened in the middle of the night with a fresh perspective on a problem or a new premise. Likewise, I've been in the middle of travel, conversations, and even games when a solution or an idea suddenly hits me. I'm told this is called the Eureka Principle. When those moments come, I always write them down, praise God, and get to work.

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