Writer's block happens. Here's what I do to get around it. (1) I am kind to myself. There is not much more frustrating than sitting in front of a blank screen - or a blank piece of paper. In my experience, a blank screen is not a recipe for success. It means that you, at the moment, have either lost your train of thought, are unsure where the story is going, or are fresh out of following ideas. A blank screen will not help. My approach? Don't force it. If you do not get a quo