Kit Donner

If you experience writer's block, i.e., staring at a blank computer screen, my husband came up with a great idea to help break through:  TOYS, HUSBANDS, PETS

TOYS

Do you have any of these kinds of toys laying anywhere near your desk?  A slinky, rubber squishy ball, yo-yo, play-doh, Stick-on-a-wall yellow men, etc.

These things take your mind off your current project and distract you enough that you tend to actually come around to solving your problem, whether it be working on a scene, a character's clothing, or whatever your stumbling block may be.

HUSBANDS

You never know when they might come in handy. I remember a time writing my first book, when I had to figure out how to transition from one scene to the next and the hubby suggested throwing a dog into the mix (well, not literally of course), which I did, adding a great spot of humor.

PETS

Through the internet land of writers, I often see dogs or cats as companions to the solitary life of a writer.   I have two dogs (Scout and Merlin) who are often distracting, great fun, but can interrupt a flow of writing when they want to go outside (not ever at the same time) or eat (which is all the time). But for lots of affection and laughs, they have no equal.