Goodreads asked Lillian James:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Lillian James In my experience, writer's block usually means I missed something somewhere. I've made a mistake, left something out, or veered down the wrong path. When I get stuck (which is how I prefer to think of writer's block - feels a little more like I have control this way), I take a step back. Sometimes I just need to retrace my steps to find the problem, and sometimes I need to step away from the keyboard entirely and let my subconscious do the work. Once I figure out the issue and find a solution, the words usually start flowing again. If they don't, it means I have another problem, and I do it all again.

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