Goodreads asked E.M. Thomas:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

E.M. Thomas Take a shower. No, seriously. I find that when I have a block as to where a plot should go or what a character should do, it's typically because there are too many distractions (inadvertent or otherwise), such that I am not focusing 100% on my material at hand; i.e., I've been staring at the screen too long. Removing myself from that situation and allowing my mind to wander in a relaxing environment has consistently (and surprisingly) brought me clarity that proved elusive.

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