Cintia asked Jessica Day George:

Hi, my name is Cintia and I'm from Argentina. Being a writer is what I want the most in this world, nothing makes me happier than writing, but I'm more and more frustrated with each passing day, because I've been blocked for 3 years. And it is not that I have an unfinished story. I have NOTHING AT ALL. A blank page in front of me, that only makes me sadder... Is there a way to overcome this? How do you handle it?

Jessica Day George Hm. That's no good. First of all, make sure you're reading, because reading other's words can spark your own imagination. You might also want to try not actually working on a story, but just keeping a diary of what you've done that day. Write down favorite memories from your childhood. Write down lists of names that you like. Just put down some words, but don't worry about creating a story. It will come!

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