Darren Aronofsky on what to do when the writing isn’t going well

I think you just have to understand that it’s like manic-depression.  There are crests and troughs and you have to be able to cope.  And just have to know that when you’re feeling it’s going well that at some point in the near future it’s going to be a struggle and that’s just the reality of it.  When you’re down, just be kind to yourself; go buy a CD, go see a movie, wait until the inspiration comes back.