Goodreads asked Jen Frankel:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jen Frankel It entirely depends on why I'm blocked! Most of the time, it's not about the work as much as it's about my depression. I've suffered from it a long time, and it can interfere with my ability to concentrate for long periods of time. When I KNOW I can't do anything, it's been important for me to allow myself to NOT be too hard on myself. Then, a bad day is just a bad day and not a series of them. Writer's block can also be your friend; when your writing mind is inactive, your imagination can feel more free to come up with ideas!

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