Goodreads asked Dan Mathews:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Dan Mathews Accept it. Sometimes you just need to give yourself a little time. Writing can be like moon phases. Sometimes you can go full-on, sometimes you are only half there. On days when the moon just doesn't shine - accept it and watch a good film or go out for a while $;-)

If it lasts for more than a week, then try surrounding yourself in things (tv programs/films, books, music, youtube clips...) that are similar to what you want to write about. Ideas need to be your own so this is not a way to gain material etc. What it will do though, is hopefully ease you back into the mindset that you had when you were last blasting out page after page!
Dan Mathews.

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