Goodreads asked Shannon A. Thompson:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Shannon A. Thompson First, I must clarify that I am not a big believer in writer's block (for me, personally), but I have seen many others deal with it before so I will not discount the existence of writer's block. That being said, I can only speak from my perspective on the matter, and the closest I get to writer's block is more along the lines of writer's depression. By that, I mean a rare low-phase where writing seems more like an impossible chore and less like my ultimate passion. During these moments, I immediately step back from whatever I am working on to concentrate on whatever I WANT to explore the most, even if that means I'm journaling jibber-jabber no one will ever see. This action reminds me why I write (because I love it), and I find that love again, and I spend time revamping my love for it. In this metaphor of life, writing is the love of my life and writer's block is an emotionally draining fight. Now, we have to talk. We have to forgive all the negative moments, and we have to move forward with love in our hearts. You can never forget to "date", so to speak. You always have to have time for writing without judgment or pressure. It can remind you of your love for writing when you feel like writing doesn't love you back. Taking the time to do this allows me to fall in love again as well as return to my current projects with a clear and focused mind. It always helps my writer's block. Who knew jibber-jabber could be so helpful?

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