Goodreads asked B.Y. Yan:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

B.Y. Yan I don't get blocked often enough for it to become an issue. When in doubt, the old advice really does work best. Step away. Come back in a few days/weeks/months, and you'll be able to look at the work in a new light. The things which didn't make sense before will start to form something of a pattern, and you'll swiftly realize your internal editor has mellowed enough for you get on with your work.

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