Goodreads asked Julie E. Czerneda:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Julie E. Czerneda (My apologies-found the question section today, at last)

I'm not much help. Writer's block isn't a thing for me. This is my job, so I do it. That said, I have my "do I have to?" moments, where the writing is more work than usual, time's dragging, or there's other FUN things going on in my life I'd rather do, such as visit with family. Everyone has those.
I have learned to pay attention. Sitting and staring at the screen (or playing sudoku) gains me nothing--and causes the harm involved in the sitting bit anyway. If the writing is taking more effort than usual? I'll switch to my standup desk and write in another room. Or I'll jump on my bike (or the treadmill in winter) and get my blood pumping. As for the "what am I missing" mopes? Over the years, I've grown better at planning my life so I don't miss out. Better to call my editor and get another week than miss a birthday or not get a vacation.
This help?

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