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I've often said that there's no such thing as writer's block; the problem is idea block.

I haven't had trouble with writer's block. I think it's because my process involves writing very badly. My first drafts are filled with lurching, cliched writing, outright flailing around. Writing that doesn't have a good voice or any voice. But then there will be good moments.

I don't remember ever having writer's block. If I sit in there for four hours, I'll usually have something.

There's no writer's block; there's only distraction.

I try to think of it not as writer's block, but a time where you just need to live life and experience things so you have something to write about.

I don't believe in writer's block or waiting for inspiration. If you're a writer, you sit down and write.

I am a big proponent of writing a great outline. That way you can avoid hitting a roadblock. There is no worse feeling than writing yourself into a corner but if you've figured it all out in the outline then you won't have that problem.

I'm a little harsh. When people say, 'I have writers block. What do you suggest?' I say, 'If you can't write, don't write. No one needs your writing. Don't torture yourself.'

With two books a year, I don't have time for writer's block.