Goodreads asked Maricel Jiménez Peña:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Maricel Jiménez Peña Generally when blocked I take a break; maybe read a book (different genre) to take my mind off my own story. However, after a while, you have to force yourself back to work. "It's time to get back to the book, Maricel" - of course I talk to myself! At that point regardless of whether inspiration has struck or not, it's time to find the story again.

The break, however, can sometimes be a change of setting. One of the reasons why I like to write my first draft by hand. I can go to the beach and write! (without worrying about sand in my computer, or the glare of the sun, or running out of battery...) ;)

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