Goodreads asked Pythia Peay:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Pythia Peay First of all, I try not to see it as a "block." Instead, I tend to think of writing as an adventure or a journey to a place I've never been before. So in this sense, arriving at an impasse in my narrative can mean I've come to a difficult spot—like a steep cliff, or a swirling rapid on a river, or a thunderstorm—and that requires me to sit awhile and consider thoughtfully the most strategic route that will get me through to the other side. Second, it can also mean I've reached a place in my story that requires more work, like additional research, or rewriting—and resisting that can lead to a creative standstill. Third, it might mean I'm simply tired, and need to take a break, whether an hour's walk, or even a few days off doing other things. Nine times out of ten when I come back from these breaks, the "block" has dissolved, and I can move forward again.

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