Goodreads asked Crispian Thurlborn:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Crispian Thurlborn It's inevitable. Every writer hits slow patches or experiences those moments when their brain decides enough is enough, packs their bags, and tiptoes out the door leaving a hastily scrawled address and a false phone number.

In the past, I've had writer's block that has lasted months. What I've discovered over the years is that whenever I hit a wall, I get up and walk away from the pen or keyboard and do something else. I try not to let it bother me.

Watch a movie or maybe go for a run. Play a video game or go down the pub. I usually find playing the guitar helps. Anything to take my mind off of the story or scene I was working on.

Sometimes it's just a matter of waiting it out... your brain will come back, wearing a sombrero and clutching a piña colada while sporting a fresh tan. It won't apologise, but it will be ready to return to the grind.

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