Goodreads asked Constance Sayers:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Constance Sayers Great question! If I have writer's block I try to figure out why. I have a pretty demanding day job (that I love), but sometimes it could be simple mental fatigue if we've got something going on at the media company that requires my energy. If it isn't that, then I try to figure out WHY I'm not returning to the page. Is there a problem that I haven't figured out yet, so I'm just avoiding writing. If that is the case, I'll actually start walking or getting on the elliptical machine--anything to get moving. I find that I solve those types of problems (usually plot issues) when I'm more physically active and NOT sitting in front of computer screen. Or, I'll start listening to audiobooks or reading something related. If I feel I'm not getting the right voice, I'll look for for a book with a strong character voice...plot...something wonderfully plotted like a JT Ellison or Simone St. James novel. There is a great article by writer Philipp Meyer that appeared in the NY Times Book Review that describes how he reads depending upon what he's writing. It was a great interview and I actually clipped it out and refer to it often!

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