Goodreads asked Lee Thompson:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Lee Thompson I don't believe in writer's block. I think it's just emotional exhaustion or lack of enthusiasm for what you're writing. There's no shame in taking a break when you need to recharge your emotional tank, and I think it's necessary if we've been pushing ourselves to the edge for years. Take a breath. Soak up something new. Revisit your favorite novels and find new favorites.

And if the reason we feel blocked is that we're not excited about the characters we've created, or the story they're playing out, then we might as well drop that story and find one that really matters to us. Find what titillates and thrills you. Why waste your time writing something you feel lukewarm about?

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